In Gaza, Trump’s Board of Peace met with deep scepticism, little hope

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Maram HumaidFebruary 20, 2026 at 04:37 PM

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In February 2026, as Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington, DC, residents of Gaza expressed skepticism about its potential impact. Displaced Palestinians in central and southern Gaza questioned whether the BoP would deliver tangible improvements to their lives, including safety and reconstruction. Trump announced that nine nations pledged $7 billion for Gaza's reconstruction, with five countries committing troops to an International Stabilisation Force. The US also pledged $10 billion to the BoP, though its specific use was not detailed. However, these pledges fall significantly short of the UN's estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild Gaza after years of Israeli bombardment. Many Palestinians remain skeptical, citing past unfulfilled promises and the ongoing struggle to meet basic needs since the October ceasefire.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Rafah 30% Awad al-Ghoul 35% Beit Lahiya 35% Amal Joudeh 40% UN 45% Washington, DC ×250% United States 60% Deir el-Balah ×270% Palestinians ×375% Board of Peace ×785% Donald Trump ×390% Gaza Strip ×5100%

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gaza strip 100% board of peace 90% reconstruction 80% displaced palestinians 70% ceasefire agreement 60% pledges 50% international stabilisation force 50% war-ravaged 40%