US President Donald Trump held the first meeting of his Peace Council in Washington on February 19, 2026, attended by over 40 global leaders and representatives, focusing initially on Gaza. Trump claimed the organization is the most important of its kind in terms of power and prestige, and insisted most invited nations have accepted membership.
Key points
- The meeting took place at the Washington Peace Institute, recently renamed after Donald Trump.
- Attendees included the presidents of Argentina (Javier Milei) and Paraguay (Santiago Peña), and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
- Trump mentioned that the Council is expected to commit over $5 billion for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, though he previously stated $5 billion.
- Mexico, Romania, Italy, and the Czech Republic will participate as observers.
- Trump claimed to have ended eight wars, including the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine.
- The US President was accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Why it matters
The Peace Council, initially intended for Gaza's peace plan and reconstruction, is now intended by Trump to resolve global conflicts, potentially weakening the role of the United Nations, which many European powers view with reticence.
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