Gaza reconstruction plan to be unveiled at first Board of Peace meeting

U.S. officials say President Trump will announce a multi-billion-dollar Gaza reconstruction plan and outline a U.N.-authorized stabilization force at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Feb. 19.

President Donald Trump is set to chair the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace on Feb. 19 in Washington, U.S. officials said. They said he will announce a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and detail proposals for a U.N.-authorized stabilization force. The Board of Peace was established when Trump signed related documents in Davos on Jan. 23 and its creation was endorsed by a U.N. Security Council resolution as part of his Gaza plan. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including some heads of state, are expected to attend. Officials' account: - Trump will announce a multi-billion-dollar fund for Gaza that U.S. officials say includes contributions from participating board members. - The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 19 in Washington and is expected to host delegations from at least 20 countries. - Officials said the session will outline a U.N.-authorized stabilization force and that some countries plan to contribute forces. - Board discussions will include reports on the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, humanitarian aid, and Gaza police. Summary: U.S. officials presented the upcoming Board of Peace meeting as the forum for announcing funding and stabilization plans for Gaza. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 19 in Washington and will include delegations from many countries. Outcomes and specific implementation steps are undetermined at this time.