Trump Hosts Gaza Board of Peace Talks in Washington

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a major international gathering in Washington this week, bringing together leaders and representatives from dozens of countries for the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace, an initiative aimed at shaping the future of Gaza after years of conflict. The meeting marked the first formal session of the body, which the administration says is designed to coordinate reconstruction, governance, and security planning for the war-torn territory.

The Board of Peace was first proposed as part of a broader strategy to end the Gaza conflict and support post-war recovery. It officially took shape earlier this year after being announced in January and formally introduced during a ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The initiative is chaired by Trump and is intended to bring together governments, financial institutions, and international partners to oversee rebuilding efforts and stabilization measures.

At the Washington meeting, Trump outlined what he described as an ambitious vision for Gaza’s future, insisting that the war had largely ended and promising significant international support for reconstruction. He pledged a U.S. contribution of about $10 billion to the initiative, although details about funding sources and congressional approval remain unclear.

Officials said multiple countries also committed billions of dollars collectively toward rebuilding infrastructure and humanitarian programs, while several nations pledged troops for a future international stabilization force intended to help maintain security on the ground.

The gathering included representatives from more than 20 countries, with participants ranging from Middle Eastern partners to Asian and Latin American nations. Some governments, including Indonesia, signaled willingness to contribute military personnel to a peacekeeping mission as part of the broader plan.

Despite the show of support, the initiative has drawn mixed reactions internationally. Several European countries declined full participation, citing concerns that the new body could overlap with or challenge the role of existing global institutions such as the United Nations. Critics have also questioned governance transparency and the absence of Palestinian representation at the initial meeting.

The Board of Peace is expected to oversee a range of proposals, including establishing local governance structures, coordinating reconstruction funding, and potentially deploying thousands of personnel to maintain stability. The administration has suggested the body could eventually expand beyond Gaza to address other global conflicts, though for now its primary focus remains the Palestinian territory.

Diplomatic observers say the initiative represents one of the most significant international efforts to shape Gaza’s post-war future, but they caution that major political, financial, and security challenges remain. Questions about long-term governance, disarmament, and coordination with existing international frameworks are likely to dominate discussions as the board continues its work in the coming months.

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