During the inaugural meeting of President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' on February 19, 2026, he declared that the war in Gaza 'is over,' despite analysts warning of a mounting risk that Israeli military operations could resume within weeks (South China Morning Post). Member nations pledged a total of $7 billion for Gaza's reconstruction, with the U.S. committing an additional $10 billion, although it remains unclear how much of this will directly support Gaza (BBC World, Middle East Eye). Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the need for a credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination, advocating for an independent Palestinian state in accordance with UN resolutions. However, skepticism persists as Trump suggested that it 'looks like' Hamas will disarm, while evidence indicates the group is consolidating power in Gaza (New York Times, South China Morning Post).
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Trump Declares Gaza War Over at Board of Peace Meeting

At Trump's 'Board of Peace' meeting, he declared the Gaza war over, but analysts warn of renewed conflict. $17 billion pledged for reconstruction, yet skepticism remains over Hamas disarmament.
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Updated 2h agoUS pays $160 million of more than $4 billion owed to UNFEB 20, 5:48 AMRead →PM for establishment of independent Palestine stateFEB 20, 12:29 AMRead →At Board of Peace debut, Trump announces global commitments for Gaza reconstructionFEB 19, 6:37 PMRead →Trump tells first meeting of Board of Peace that $7 billion raised for GazaFEB 19, 4:48 PMRead →At UN, Dar seeks immediate reversal of Israel’s West Bank actionsFEB 19, 10:14 AMRead →PM Shehbaz to visit Washington on Trump’s invitation to attend Board of Peace meetingFEB 18, 7:17 PMRead →Pakistan PM Sharif to seek clarity on troops for Gaza in US visit, sources sayFEB 18, 2:01 PMRead →Turkiye foreign minister to attend Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in WashingtonFEB 18, 11:36 AMRead →EU to take part in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ but not as memberFEB 16, 1:00 PMRead →Board of Peace members to make over USD5bn pledge: TrumpFEB 15, 11:22 PMRead →Trump tells Hamas to proceed with ‘Full and Immediate’ disarmamentFEB 15, 4:08 PMRead →
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Updated 4h agoPM Shehbaz meets Rubio after Board of Peace summit in WashingtonFEB 20, 3:48 AMRead →No reconstruction of Gaza before demilitarisation: NetanyahuFEB 20, 2:49 AMRead →Pakistan not among 5 nations announced to have committed troops for International Stabilisation Force in GazaFEB 19, 6:56 PMRead →At first Board of Peace meeting, PM Shehbaz calls for end to ceasefire violations in Gaza for lasting peaceFEB 19, 5:37 PMRead →I like this guy: Trump to PM Shehbaz at inaugural Board of Peace meetingFEB 19, 2:58 PMRead →PM Shehbaz lands in Washington for inaugural meeting of Board of PeaceFEB 19, 5:24 AMRead →No peace in Gaza without justice, Dar tells UNSCFEB 19, 2:24 AMRead →Ahead of inaugural Board of Peace meeting, Asif says recognition of Israel ‘not on the cards at all’FEB 18, 6:43 PMRead →‘Board of Peace’ meeting to test Pakistan’s balancing actFEB 18, 2:39 AMRead →Israeli land grabFEB 17, 3:58 AMRead →Indonesia readies 8,000 troops for Gaza international forceFEB 17, 2:32 AMRead →Albania, Romania ready to attend upcoming Gaza peace board mootFEB 16, 2:59 AMRead →Board of Peace members have committed ‘thousands of personnel’ to Gaza force: TrumpFEB 15, 4:08 PMRead →Can BoP deliver Gaza peace?FEB 15, 4:15 AMRead →BoP agendaFEB 13, 3:32 AMRead →At BoP meeting, Trump to announce Gaza funding plan, ISF troop deploymentFEB 13, 2:28 AMRead →
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Updated 9h agoPM Shehbaz meets global leaders at 'Board of Peace' summit in WashingtonFEB 19, 10:49 PMRead →Trump heaps praise on PM, CDF at maiden Peace Board meetingFEB 19, 7:48 PMRead →Billions of dollars raised in Gaza summitFEB 19, 7:48 PMRead →Pakistan backs Gaza peace efforts, won’t engage in Hamas disarmament: FOFEB 19, 4:44 AMRead →Trump says US to give $10b to new 'Board of Peace'FEB 19, 12:34 AMRead →PM to attend Peace Board meeting todayFEB 18, 8:25 PMRead →Islamabad slams Israel's West Bank movesFEB 16, 4:26 PMRead →Pakistan denounces Israel’s settlement expansion in West BankFEB 16, 2:33 AMRead →As Trump counts troops for Gaza, Pakistan waitsFEB 15, 8:30 PMRead →Trump tells Hamas to proceed with 'full and immediate' disarmamentFEB 15, 11:20 AMRead →
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Updated 13h ago'Board of Peace' members commit $7bn to Gaza relief, US pledges further $10bnFEB 19, 7:02 PMRead →Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza to hold first meeting in WashingtonFEB 18, 10:03 PMRead →Gaza reconstruction: Who has signed up to Trump’s Board of Peace?FEB 17, 2:32 PMRead →Is the UN headed for financial collapse without US support?FEB 16, 10:36 PMRead →Indonesia ready to send first 1,000 troops to Gaza by April, army saysFEB 16, 1:17 PMRead →Trump says 'Board of Peace' members pledged $5bn for Gaza reconstructionFEB 16, 8:22 AMRead →EU leaders condemn Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ at Munich conferenceFEB 14, 11:30 AMRead →Trump will announce 'multi-billion' Gaza reconstruction and stabilisation force on 19 February: ReportFEB 12, 10:08 PMRead →
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Updated 13h agoTrump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meetingFEB 19, 6:47 PMRead →‘Board of Peace’: Reality vs RhetoricFEB 18, 7:12 PMRead →At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across GazaFEB 15, 8:44 PMRead →Gaza author and analyst Jehad Abusalim on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’FEB 15, 1:17 PMRead →
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Updated 15h agoTrump praises PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir at Gaza summitFEB 19, 5:15 PMRead →Trump calls Gaza board “irreplaceable,” pledges $10bnFEB 19, 4:45 PMRead →PM Shehbaz attends Trump-led inaugural Gaza Board of Peace meetingFEB 19, 3:18 PMRead →PM Shehbaz arrived in Washington for Gaza peace summitFEB 19, 4:45 AMRead →
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Updated 20h agoPresident Trump's Board of Peace will meet for the first time ThursdayFEB 19, 11:56 AMRead →Can President Trump's Board of Peace bring lasting peace to Gaza?FEB 19, 11:56 AMRead →Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies waryFEB 19, 6:30 AMRead →Who will police Gaza, and how?FEB 13, 10:01 AMRead →
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Updated 1 day agoTrump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace with many Gaza questions unresolvedFEB 19, 7:16 AMRead →Trump tells Hamas to proceed with ‘full and immediate’ disarmamentFEB 15, 5:51 PMRead →Trump plans to announce Gaza funding plan, troops at first Board of Peace meeting, US officials sayFEB 12, 7:24 PMRead →
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