Introduction
US President Donald Trump has announced that member states of the Board of Peace have committed thousands of personnel to an International Stabilisation Force that is expected to deploy in the Gaza Strip. He also said that these countries have pledged more than 5 billion dollars for humanitarian relief and reconstruction in Gaza.
Trump shared these details in a post on his Truth Social account ahead of an important Board of Peace meeting in Washington later this month. The meeting will be held at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace, which now serves as the headquarters of the Board.
What Trump Announced About Gaza
In his social media post, Trump said that member states of the Board of Peace have made two major commitments for Gaza. They have pledged more than 5 billion dollars for humanitarian support and rebuilding efforts in the war‑hit territory. They have also agreed to send thousands of personnel for the International Stabilisation Force and for local policing duties.
Trump said these troops and police units will help maintain basic security and support a safer environment for people living in Gaza. He also stressed that Hamas must honour its commitment to full and immediate demilitarisation as part of the broader plan. Trump further claimed that the Board of Peace would become “the most consequential international body in history” and said it was an honour for him to serve as its chairman.
Upcoming Board of Peace Meeting in Washington
The Board of Peace is scheduled to meet in Washington on February 19 at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. Trump has said he plans to formally announce the funding pledges and troop commitments at this inaugural gathering.
Pakistan will be represented at a senior level. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the session. He added that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will also accompany him, while further details of the Pakistani delegation will be shared closer to the date.
The meeting is expected to focus on practical steps for deploying the stabilisation force to Gaza and directing the pledged funds into humanitarian and reconstruction projects.
How the Board of Peace Was Created
The Board of Peace is a relatively new international body. It was first proposed in September 2025 and was formally created only recently.
Under its charter, the United States government acts as the official depository, and the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace in Washington has been designated as the Board’s headquarters. Trump serves as the chairman and has presented the Board as a platform to manage major global peace and security initiatives, starting with Gaza.
UN Role and International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
The Board of Peace’s role in Gaza is backed by a United Nations Security Council resolution. In mid‑November 2025, the Council passed a resolution authorising the Board, along with cooperating states, to set up an International Stabilisation Force in the enclave.
This move followed a ceasefire that began in October under a Trump‑backed plan accepted by both Israel and Hamas. Under that plan, the Board of Peace was tasked with supervising Gaza’s temporary governance once the active fighting stopped, with the option to expand its mandate later to other conflicts.
However, the ceasefire has remained fragile. Reports of repeated violations by Israel have raised doubts about how durable the truce is and how easy it will be to deploy and sustain the stabilisation force on the ground.
What Trump’s Gaza Plan Seeks to Achieve
Trump’s broader Gaza plan aims to link security, governance and reconstruction under the umbrella of the Board of Peace.
In the short term, the Board is meant to oversee temporary governance in Gaza after the ceasefire. The International Stabilisation Force, backed by thousands of personnel, is intended to keep order and support local police structures. The more than 5 billion dollars in pledges are expected to fund humanitarian aid, rebuilding of key infrastructure and long‑term recovery efforts.
Over time, the Board of Peace is expected to extend its work beyond Gaza and take up other international crises, turning it into a permanent forum for conflict management and peacebuilding.
Pakistan’s Stake in the Board of Peace
Pakistan’s decision to attend the Board of Peace meeting highlights its interest in developments in Gaza and in wider Middle East politics.
By sending Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Islamabad is signalling that it wants a seat at the table when stabilisation, aid and governance arrangements for Gaza are discussed. The Foreign Office has said that details of Pakistan’s full delegation and its engagements in Washington will be shared in due course.
For Pakistan, the forum also offers a chance to engage directly with the United States and other member states on regional issues, including Palestine and wider concerns of the Muslim world.
Conclusion
Trump’s statement on troop and funding commitments for Gaza marks a significant moment for the newly formed Board of Peace. If the pledges lead to real deployments and visible projects on the ground, the International Stabilisation Force and the promised billions in aid could reshape Gaza’s security and reconstruction landscape. Much, however, will depend on how stable the ceasefire remains and how the key parties choose to act in the coming months.
