The Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump will hold its inaugural meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Washington. Although the US calls this the inaugural meeting, council members met last month in Switzerland for a signing ceremony during the World Economic Forum.
They are scheduled to discuss Gaza reconstruction, though questions remain whether Hamas will disarm and if Israel will agree to further withdrawal from the Gaza Strip so reconstruction can proceed.
More than 20 countries are expected to attend the meeting of the Peace Council (BoP) established by US President Donald Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.
According to her at a press conference, as quoted by Antara, there are more than 20 countries that will attend the Peace Council meeting on February 19, and many are interested in it.
She promised a list of participants would be provided later, along with details regarding each country's contribution to the council.
Leavitt also stated that Trump is scheduled to open the event with a speech and will formally chair the meeting before departing for Georgia.
In January, Trump announced the formation of the Peace Council and invited approximately 50 countries to join. According to the White House, the organization aims to support Gaza reconstruction and the path to peace.
To date, 26 countries have joined as founding members of the council. At least 14 countries have declined the invitation.
