U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace next week, Reuters reports.
He will also detail plans for a United Nations authorised stabilisation force for the Strip, according to two senior U.S. officials cited by the news agency.
Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting in Washington, D.C., on 19 February.
Global participation
Trump signed documents establishing the board in Davos, Switzerland, on 23 January, a move endorsed by the UN Security Council.
Regional powers including Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have joined the board. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also confirmed Israel’s participation on Wednesday.
While major emerging nations such as Indonesia are participating, global powers and traditional Western U.S. allies have remained more cautious.
Trump has stirred concerns that the board might try to compete with the UN to resolve other global conflicts, but U.S. officials stressed next week’s meeting will focus solely on Gaza.
Funding and security measures
A central part of the meeting will be the announcement of a multi-billion-dollar fund for Gaza, described by officials as "generous."
The fund includes monetary contributions from participating board members, though the U.S. has not made explicit requests for donations.
"People have come to us offering," one official said. "The president will make announcements vis a vis the money raised."
On the security front, Trump will announce that several countries plan to provide thousands of troops to a stabilisation force expected to deploy in the months ahead.
A primary concern remains disarming Hamas fighters. Under the plan, members who decommission weapons will be granted amnesty, while those wishing to leave will be provided safe passage.
The meeting will also review reports on the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, which is set to take over civil administration from Hamas.
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