Israeli FM Saar to Attend Trump-Led Board of Peace Meeting

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will attend the first meeting of the newly formed "Board of Peace," chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump on February 19 in Washington, according to Israeli officials.

This meeting is a significant step in Trump’s diplomatic initiative aimed at advancing reconstruction and stabilization in Gaza after the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas.

U.S. officials confirmed that Trump will use the session to announce a multi‑billion‑dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza. This plan includes the creation of a U.N.‑authorized stabilization force to oversee local security and rebuilding efforts. Representatives from over 20 countries, including regional powers, are expected to attend the summit.

• Israeli FM Saar to attend Trump-led Board of Peace meeting for Gaza recovery
• Multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza was announced at peace summit in Washington
• U.N. stabilization force to oversee Gaza rebuilding efforts as international leaders gather

The Board of Peace, which is backed by a U.N. Security Council resolution, will feature nations like Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, along with emerging powers such as Indonesia. However, several Western allies have expressed reservations, questioning the potential undermining of existing U.N. mechanisms for peacebuilding.

The Gaza conflict officially paused with a ceasefire in October of the previous year, but intermittent violence and mutual accusations of violations continue. Since the ceasefire, over 590 Palestinians, many of them civilians, and four Israeli soldiers have died in clashes. Trump’s diplomatic efforts seek to shift attention from the ongoing conflict to long‑term recovery, but challenges persist, particularly around Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals.

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Saar’s participation reflects Israel’s willingness to engage with the peace process, despite ongoing regional tensions and disagreements over how to implement the proposed solutions.