Trump Launches Board of Peace, Outlines Gaza Plan

Representatives from nearly 50 countries gather for inaugural meeting in Washington D.C.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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President Trump convened an inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington D.C., gathering representatives from nearly 50 countries to outline the next phase of the U.S. peace plan for the Gaza Strip.

Why it matters

The Board of Peace is a new diplomatic initiative launched by the Trump administration to advance peace negotiations in the Middle East, with a particular focus on resolving the long-standing conflict in the Gaza Strip.

The details

The meeting laid out the Trump administration's plan for the next phase of the U.S. peace plan for the Gaza Strip, including new proposals for economic development, security arrangements, and political reforms in the region.

  • The inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace took place on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Washington D.C.

The players

President Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who convened the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace.

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What’s next

The Board of Peace plans to hold follow-up meetings in the coming months to further develop and refine the U.S. peace plan for Gaza.

The takeaway

The launch of the Board of Peace represents the Trump administration's latest effort to broker a comprehensive peace agreement in the Middle East, building on previous initiatives focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.