
Washington Today Pres. Trump hosts inaugural meeting of Board of Peace on Gaza reconstruction; Great Britain's former Prince Andrew arrested in connection to Jeffrey Epstein
Feb 20, 2026
Lisa Mascaro, AP chief congressional correspondent, explains the DHS partial shutdown and immigration enforcement talks. Peter Knowles, C-SPAN Westminster correspondent, reports from London on Prince Andrew's arrest and royal implications. Donald Trump, 45th President, leads the Board of Peace meeting on Gaza reconstruction and outlines funding and plans.
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Board Of Peace Aims Big On Gaza Rebuild
- President Donald J. Trump launched the Board of Peace claiming $7 billion pledged and a U.S. $10 billion commitment for Gaza reconstruction.
- The board aims to rival and oversee the U.N. while pledging large-scale rebuilding and an international stabilization force.
Board Composition And Funding Shortfall
- The Board of Peace includes Israel and Arab states but excludes any Palestinian representative.
- Observers from France and the U.K. attended while larger reconstruction needs far exceed initial pledges.
Execution Plan: Housing And ISF Commitments
- Jared Kushner and Major General Jasper Jeffers outlined execution plans including New Gaza/New Rafa housing and an International Stabilization Force.
- Initial ISF troop commitments came from Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania with training support from Egypt and Jordan.

