Trump’s Peace Council to Hold Inaugural Meeting, Focus on Gaza Reconstruction
Washington D.C. – February 7, 2026 – A U.S. government official confirmed today that the Peace Council spearheaded by former President Donald Trump will convene its first leadership meeting on February 19th. While details remain scarce, the declaration signals a move forward for the initiative, which aims to address global conflicts.
The meeting, first reported by Axios, is expected to serve as both a strategic planning session and a fundraising event focused on the reconstruction of Gaza. ”We can confirm that the Peace Council meeting will take place on February 19th,” the official stated in a release to Reuters, deferring further inquiries to the White House, which has yet to respond to requests for comment. Axios reported the meeting will be held at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
confirmation of participation has already come from at least one prominent leader. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a close ally of Trump within the European Union, announced during a political rally today that he would be traveling to Washington in two weeks to attend the Peace Council meeting.
The Council, launched by Trump in late January, is intended to be a platform for resolving international disputes. However, the initiative has raised concerns among some experts who fear it could undermine the role of the United Nations.
Global reactions to Trump’s call for participation have been cautious. While some of Washington’s Middle Eastern allies have expressed interest, several conventional Western allies have yet to commit.
The initiative gains some legitimacy from a United Nations Security Council resolution passed in mid-November, which authorized the Council and cooperating nations to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza. This followed a fragile ceasefire that began in October, facilitated by a plan proposed by Trump and agreed upon by both Israel and Hamas.
Under Trump’s Gaza plan, unveiled late last year, the Council is envisioned to oversee the interim governance of Gaza. Trump later indicated that the Council’s scope would be expanded to encompass a wider range of global conflicts.
The timing of this first meeting coincides wiht ongoing reports of ceasefire violations in Gaza, highlighting the urgency of finding sustainable solutions to the region’s complex challenges. The international community will be watching closely to see how the Peace Council navigates these complexities and what concrete steps it takes towards achieving its stated goals.
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