Washington, 19 Feb 2026 (Anadolu News)

Gulf nations have pledged more than $4 billion in financial support to US President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace, signaling strong regional backing for efforts to stabilize Gaza and advance a broader resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The commitments were announced at the board’s inaugural meeting in Washington. Qatar and Saudi Arabia each pledged $1 billion, while Kuwait committed $1 billion over the coming years. The United Arab Emirates added $1.2 billion specifically for Gaza-related efforts through the board.

Alongside financial backing, military and security commitments were also outlined. Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, commander of the newly established International Stabilization Force (ISF), said Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania had pledged troops. Egypt and Jordan are expected to assist with police training.

The ISF’s mission will focus on restoring security in Gaza and supporting civilian governance under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). According to Jeffers, US military experts have already been preparing operational infrastructure on the ground. The force plans to deploy sector by sector, beginning with Rafah, with a long-term goal of 20,000 ISF troops and 12,000 trained police officers.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Jakarta is prepared to contribute up to 8,000 troops, expressing optimism that peace efforts under Trump’s leadership could succeed despite challenges.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a credible path toward Palestinian self-determination through an independent and sovereign state. He stressed that lasting peace depends on ending ceasefire violations and ensuring Palestinians have control over their land and future. Sharif also praised Trump’s recent diplomatic intervention in easing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to mediation and pledged $1 billion to support what he described as a fair and lasting solution that addresses Palestinian aspirations for statehood and Israeli security concerns.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir echoed similar sentiments, referencing the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative and confirming Riyadh’s $1 billion pledge to promote regional peace and alleviate Palestinian suffering.

Kuwait reiterated its longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, while the UAE highlighted that it has already provided nearly $3 billion in assistance to Gaza since October 2023, in addition to its new $1.2 billion commitment.

Bahrain offered financial support and proposed helping develop a digital government services platform for Gaza. Morocco announced financial contributions, plans to deploy police officers, assign a senior military officer to the ISF command and establish a field hospital. Rabat also expressed readiness to lead deradicalization programs promoting tolerance.

Trump announced that the United States would contribute $10 billion to the initiative. Additional pledges from participating countries, alongside support from international partners, are expected to further bolster relief and reconstruction efforts.

The Board of Peace was created as part of a broader push to stabilize Gaza following a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October. While violence has significantly decreased, humanitarian needs remain immense after two years of devastating conflict.

Türkiye has also signaled readiness to assist in reconstruction, humanitarian relief, police training and potentially contributing troops to the stabilization force, underscoring the wide international engagement behind the initiative.

Together, the pledges mark one of the largest coordinated financial and security efforts aimed at rebuilding Gaza and laying groundwork for a more durable peace in the region