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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 19, 2026
21h ago
Trump pledges USD10 billion for Gaza at inaugural Board of Peace meeting

President Donald Trump launches the Board of Peace to oversee Gaza reconstruction, pledging $10 billion and expanding US-led global conflict resolution efforts...
✨ Key Highlights
President Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, announcing a USD10 billion US commitment for an initiative aimed at rebuilding Gaza and expanding diplomatic engagement in global conflicts. This comes despite the Vatican's non-participation due to concerns about the board's structure and mandate.
- Trump pledged USD10 billion from the US, stating the cost of peace is small compared to war.
- An additional USD7 billion has been committed by countries including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and the United Arab Emirates for Gaza relief.
- Funds for Gaza will be managed through a reconstruction and development facility at the World Bank, overseen by President Ajay Banga.
- The Board of Peace was granted a mandate by the United Nations Security Council as part of the Trump administration’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, but Trump seeks to broaden its mission globally.
- The Vatican, through Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, cited "critical issues" and emphasized the United Nations should remain the primary forum.
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