He said contributing nations had raised US$7 billion as an initial down payment for Gaza reconstruction. Trump first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end Israel's war in Gaza. Trump also said Fifa will raise US$75 million for football-related projects in Gaza and that the United Nations will chip in US$2 billion for humanitarian assistance. "We're going to strengthen the United Nations," Trump said, trying to assuage his critics. In Gaza, Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem said any international force must "monitor the ceasefire and prevent the (Israeli) occupation from continuing its aggression".

Source: The Edge Markets February 19, 2026 15:35 UTC