Washington witnessed a landmark event as President Trump inaugurated the ‘Board of Peace,’ pledging $10 billion in U.S. funds for Gaza’s stabilization after conflict. Held at the U.S. Institute of Peace, the launch drew global leaders aiming to turn devastation into development.
Flanked by key figures—VP JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner—Trump rallied the crowd: ‘Peace. That’s the word. We’ll make it happen.’ Over 40 nations participated, from Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif to India’s Namgya Khampa.
Declaring Gaza’s war concluded, Trump stressed monitoring Hamas closely. Disarmament is anticipated, with force promised otherwise. The October ceasefire endures, hostages repatriated fully.
International support surges: $7 billion-plus from Middle Eastern and Central Asian allies. UN targets $2 billion humanitarian aid; FIFA commits $75 million. U.S. leads with $10 billion, ‘a small price versus war’s toll,’ per Trump.
Troop offers from Albania, Kosovo, Kazakhstan bolster security. Egypt and Jordan aid Palestinian police training.
In a surprising aside, Trump referenced pressuring India and Pakistan to cool nuclear brinkmanship, threatening steep tariffs to enforce calm.
Rooted in Hamas’s deadly October 2023 assault—1,200 Israeli fatalities, 200+ hostages—the ensuing Israeli campaign left Gaza in ruins with massive casualties. Trump’s board promises coordinated recovery, fostering hope amid ruins.