The White House is finalizing plans to host a high-stakes leaders’ summit of the newly formed Gaza “Board of Peace” on February 19. The summit, reportedly set to take place at the Institute of Peace in Washington, aims to solidify the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and launch a massive international fundraising effort for the reconstruction of the Palestinian territory.
The event marks a significant milestone in the Trump administration’s Middle East policy, representing the first formal meeting of the Board of Peace—a body designed to oversee the long-term stabilization and rebuilding of Gaza.
US President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace,” tasked with overseeing governance in the Gaza Strip as part of a US-led peace plan, will convene in Washington, DC, later this month for its first meeting, according to the report https://t.co/T9QfBOqUGQ pic.twitter.com/vvWeLcp8fI
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High-Level Diplomacy and Regional Integration
According to diplomatic sources, the administration has begun coordinating logistics with dozens of world leaders. The summit is strategically timed to follow a high-profile meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled for February 18.
Key highlights of the upcoming summit include:
- Fundraising for Reconstruction: A primary objective is securing multi-billion dollar commitments from the international community to rebuild Gaza’s infrastructure.
- Phase Two Ceasefire: Advanced talks to transition from immediate cessation of hostilities to a long-term security framework.
- Historic Interaction: If Prime Minister Netanyahu attends, it will mark his first public appearance alongside a broad coalition of Arab and Muslim leaders since the events of October 7, signaling a potential shift in regional diplomatic dynamics.
The “Board of Peace” Charter
While Prime Minister Netanyahu has accepted the invitation for Israel to join the Board, discussions regarding the formal signing of its charter are ongoing. The administration’s outreach efforts aim to ensure a diverse representation of stakeholders to guarantee the legitimacy and financial viability of the reconstruction projects.
“Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the administration is planning it and has started checking which leaders are able to attend,” a source told Axios.
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A Critical Turning Point
The White House has declined to comment officially as plans remain in the early stages and subject to change based on the fluid security situation on the ground. However, the proposed summit is being viewed by analysts as a “Marshall Plan” style approach to the Gaza conflict, prioritizing economic incentives and regional participation to ensure lasting stability.
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