President Donald Trump will convene the first meeting of his newly formed Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, aiming to raise funds and coordinate efforts for the reconstruction of Gaza. The gathering, to be held at the Donald J. Trump US Institute of Peace, will bring together world leaders and an executive committee tasked with overseeing Gaza's governance and redevelopment. While the board was initially conceived to address the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas war, its mandate has rapidly expanded to encompass broader global peace-building initiatives, positioning itself as a potential rival to traditional international bodies. The summit will test Trump's ability to transform the board into a functioning institution, with more than 20 countries already joining, though several key US allies remain skeptical or have declined to participate. The meeting will focus on securing financial commitments for Gaza's reconstruction and establishing the board's operational framework, as Trump assumes a central leadership role with significant influence over its direction.