President Donald Trump speaks throughout a Board of Peace assembly on the U.S. Institute of Peace, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington.
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President Donald Trump introduced on Thursday (February 19, 2026) on the inaugural Board of Peace assembly that 9 members of the physique have agreed to pledge $7 billion towards a Gaza reduction bundle.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the nations which are making pledges, Mr. Trump added.
“However each greenback spent is an funding in stability and the hope of latest and harmonious (area),” mentioned Mr. Trump, thanking the donors.
The quantity, whereas important, represents a fraction of the estimated $70 billion wanted to rebuild the Palestinian territory decimated after two years of struggle.
Mr. Trump additionally introduced the U.S. was pledging $10 billion for the Board of Peace however did not specify what the cash might be used for.
“The Board of Peace is exhibiting how a greater future could be constructed, beginning proper right here on this room,” Mr. Trump mentioned.
Printed – February 19, 2026 09:20 pm IST