{"id":41089,"date":"2026-02-20T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=41089"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:04:25","slug":"gulf-countries-pledge-over-4b-to-trumps-board-of-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=41089","title":{"rendered":"Gulf countries pledge over $4b to Trump\u2019s Board of Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Gulf countries pledged more than $4 billion in combined financial support to United States President Donald Trump\u2019s Board of Peace, as they signalled financial backing for efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advancing regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>The pledges were announced during the first meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, where Qatar and Saudi Arabia each committed $1b. Kuwait also pledged $1b\u00a0over the coming years, while the United Arab Emirates announced an additional $1.2b in support for Gaza through the board.<\/p>\n<p>Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Doha \u201creaffirms its commitment to the Board of Peace as it was committed to the very first day of the mediation efforts\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur responsibility remains to achieve a just and lasting resolution,\u201d he said, adding that the board, under the leadership of President Trump, \u201cwill advance the full implementation of the 20-point plan without delay, ensuring fairness and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this spirit, Qatar pledges $1b in support of the board\u2019s mission aimed at reaching a final resolution that fulfils Palestinian aspirations for statehood and recognition and Israeli aspirations for security and integration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Sheikh Mohammed added that Qatar would continue humanitarian coordination in Gaza with UN partners and the Board of Peace.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir also announced a $1b pledge over the coming years in support of the board\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: Shehbaz meets Rubio, world leaders after \u2018Board of Peace\u2019 summit in Washington<\/p>\n<p>Al-Jubeir referenced the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative launched by the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and adopted unanimously by Arab and Islamic countries, saying Saudi Arabia remained\u00a0committed to a vision of peace, prosperity, security and regional integration under King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe look forward to working with the Board of Peace to establish this noble objective,\u201d Al-Jubeir said, adding that the kingdom \u201cwill pledge $1b over the next few years in order to achieve this objective\u201d by alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians and bringing them peace along with the whole region.<\/p>\n<p>Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reaffirmed his country\u2019s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, saying Kuwait remained\u00a0committed to backing international efforts aimed at achieving peace, including Trump\u2019s 20-point plan.<\/p>\n<p>He said Kuwait\u2019s $1b\u00a0pledge underscored\u00a0its commitment to alleviating Palestinian suffering and supporting stability in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his part, said Abu Dhabi has provided nearly $3b\u00a0in assistance to Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the October 2023 events and announced a further $1.2b\u00a0for supporting Gaza through the Board of Peace.<\/p>\n<p>Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa said his country has contributed funds toward the operations and administration of the Board of Peace and announced a readiness \u201cto provide the necessary infrastructure and skills to establish an effective government digital services platform for Gaza\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain looks forward \u201cwith optimism\u201d to working with the board and international partners toward a brighter future for all, he added.<\/p>\n<p>Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita also announced a series of contributions in support of the board\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Bourita said Morocco had already made the first financial contribution to the Board of Peace. He added that Rabat was\u00a0ready to deploy police officers and train policemen from Gaza, assign a high-ranking military officer to the joint International Stabilisation Force (ISF) command, and establish a military field hospital.<\/p>\n<p>He also said Morocco was\u00a0ready \u201cto lead a deradicalisation programme to fight hate speech and promote tolerance and coexistence\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>During Thursday\u2019s inaugural meeting, Trump announced billions of dollars in contributions for relief in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p>Trump said the US was\u00a0contributing $10b to the new body.<\/p>\n<p>Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait collectively pledged more than $7b, he added.<\/p>\n<p>The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs was raising an additional $2b, Trump said, adding that Japan was\u00a0also committed to host a fundraiser, \u201cwhich will be a very big one\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Peace was established within the framework of efforts toward a peaceful settlement in the Gaza Strip. It seeks to promote peacemaking around the world. Washington has said additional states have since joined the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>A US-backed ceasefire agreement has been in place in Gaza since October\u00a010, halting Israel\u2019s two-year onslaught that has killed more than 72,000 victims, mostly women and children, and injured over 171,000 since October 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces have committed hundreds of violations through shelling and gunfire, killing 611 Palestinians and injuring 1,630, according to Gaza\u2019s Health Ministry.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gulf countries pledged more than $4 billion in combined financial support to United States President Donald Trump\u2019s Board of Peace, as they signalled financial backing for efforts aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and advancing regional stability. 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