The announcement was made during the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace in Washington. D.C.
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the newly launched Board of Peace at the Boards’ inauguaral meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Board of Peace is a U.S.-backed initiative aimed at facilitating peace, reconstruction, and stabilisation in the Gaza Strip.
The pledge was announced by Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Representatives from multiple countries convened to coordinate efforts under a U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan intended to bring peace to the besieged enclave.
“For decades, this conflict has burdened our region and the world, and our responsibility remains to achieve a just and lasting resolution,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
“The Board, under President Trump’s leadership, will advance the full implementation of the 20-point plan without delay, ensuring fairness and justice for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
The Qatari PM-FM said that the pledge aims “at reaching a final resolution that fulfills Palestinian aspirations for statehood and recognition, and Israeli aspirations for security and integration.”
“We will also continue our humanitarian coordination together with our UN partners and the Board of Peace,” he added.
Hosted at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, the meeting drew international attention as participating nations outlined financial and logistical support for Gaza’s future.
Gulf states collectively pledged over $4 billion to the reconstruction effort, with contributions announced by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait.
Trump also reiterated a U.S. contribution of $10 billion toward the initiative.
Several countries have also committed troops to a the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza.
Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania pledged personnel. This aims to establish security and support local governance structures, starting with deployment in the southern city of Rafah.
Egypt and Jordan have also offered to train a new Palestinian police contingent to work alongside the multinational force.
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza remain dire despite efforts to stabilise the enclave after more than two years of Israel’s genocidal war on the territory.
According to Gaza health authorities,, the death toll from Israel’s offensive on Gaza has surpassed 72,000 Palestinians, though reports say the number of deaths may be significantly higher.
