President Trump will host the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace on Thursday, where member states are expected to announce more than $5 billion in pledges for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
The summit, held at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, marks the first formal gathering of the international body since its charter was signed in Davos last month. According to official statements from today’s briefing, the funds will be paired with a commitment of thousands of personnel to form an international stabilization force and local police units to maintain security.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the mission’s primary objective is to facilitate the distribution of aid while ensuring the “full and immediate demilitarization” of the territory. The deployment follows the administration’s framework for postwar Gaza, which seeks to transition the territory toward a technocratic governing body known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
The $5 billion package represents an initial push toward rebuilding infrastructure following the ceasefire reached late last year. While administration officials described the pledges as a significant step toward regional stability, international observers noted that the total cost of reconstruction is estimated to be significantly higher.
More than 20 nations have confirmed their participation in the board, though several traditional European allies remain cautious. The meeting on Thursday is expected to detail the specific troop contributions and the timeline for the deployment of the stabilization force.
