Silicon Valley, CA – February 8, 2026 – Former President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace” is scheduled to convene its inaugural meeting on February 19th, focusing on advancing a ceasefire in Gaza and securing funding for the region’s extensive reconstruction efforts. The initiative, initially announced at the World Economic forum in Davos last month, has garnered a diverse, though controversial, membership base.
The Board currently includes representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Pakistan, Turkey, Hungary, Morocco, Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, Argentina, Paraguay, Kazakhstan, mongolia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Though, the initiative has faced resistance from several customary U.S.allies,who express concerns that the Board may detract from the authority of the united Nations. Reports suggesting that permanent membership will be contingent upon a $1 billion financial contribution within the first year have further fueled these anxieties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated a willingness to contribute $1 billion, contingent upon the release of russian assets frozen by the Biden administration. Trump will chair the Board, with an “Executive Board” comprised of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, national security adviser Robert Gabriel, and Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management.
The meeting,to be held at the Institute of Peace,will prioritize fundraising for Gaza’s reconstruction.The U.N. Security Council has authorized the Board to oversee both the implementation of the ceasefire and the subsequent reconstruction and governance of Gaza. This convening occurs amidst escalating tensions,with recent Israeli strikes in Gaza resulting in the deaths of at least 24 Palestinians on February 4th,according to the Associated Press.
since the ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt came into effect on October 10, 2025, over 550 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintains that a full troop withdrawal is dependent on Hamas disarming.
Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House on February 18th, reportedly to discuss Iran, though a potential attendance at the Board of Peace meeting could mark the first time Netanyahu has engaged with Arab leaders since the October 7th attacks. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has confirmed his attendance, highlighting the alignment between his administration and Trump’s policies.
The formation of the Board occurs during a period of strained relations between Trump and some European allies, stemming from past proposals and policy stances. Though, Orban remains a key ally for Trump on the European continent, sharing similar views on immigration and other key issues.
Primary Topic: International Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
Primary Keyword: Trump Gaza Board of Peace
Secondary Keywords: gaza ceasefire, gaza reconstruction, Donald Trump, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Middle East peace, Viktor Orban, united Nations, Vladimir Putin, Jared Kushner, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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