US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, that nearly 30 countries had joined the Board of Peace — the international body overseeing Gaza's stabilisation and reconstruction — with participating governments committing billions of dollars alongside troops, police personnel and training.

Trump's Address to the UN General Assembly

Speaking before world leaders assembled at the UN headquarters, Trump outlined the scale of international buy-in for the board, which he chairs. He said the body had received the unanimous endorsement of the UN Security Council. 'I want to express my gratitude to the United Nations Security Council for their unanimous endorsement of our 20-point Gaza peace plan, and for officially approving the Board of Peace,' Trump said.

He identified Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Uzbekistan among countries that had contributed financial assistance, adding that the funds would flow directly to relief and rebuilding efforts in the Palestinian territory. 'That money goes right to the source, right where they need it, and they desperately need it,' he said.

Security and Stabilisation Commitments

Beyond financial pledges, Trump acknowledged a separate category of contributions involving security personnel. 'I also want to thank those who have committed troops, police and training to help stabilise Gaza, including Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Jordan and more,' he said. The President did not provide details on the number of personnel pledged by each country, their expected deployment timelines or the rules of engagement under which they would operate.

From War to Ceasefire: Trump's Claimed Legacy

Trump used the announcement to draw a sharp contrast with his address to the same assembly one year earlier, when the Gaza conflict was still ongoing. 'One year ago, when I addressed the great leaders in this hall, the war in Gaza was still raging brutally,' he said. He claimed that the first steps towards ending the conflict were taken in meetings on the sidelines of that previous session, and credited his administration with ultimately halting hostilities. 'A few weeks later, we ended the war in Gaza, saving untold thousands of lives,' Trump said, adding that all remaining hostages held by Hamas — 'both living and dead, every single one of them' — had been returned.

Background: The Board of Peace

The Board of Peace was formally constituted as an international organisation in January 2026, with its founding charter signed during a ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, where Trump assumed the role of Chairman. The board subsequently established an Office of the High Representative for Gaza, tasked with coordinating among Palestinian authorities, Israel, ceasefire guarantors and international security bodies. Trump framed the board's ongoing role as central to ensuring the ceasefire holds, that humanitarian aid reaches civilians and that reconstruction advances on schedule.

Broader Foreign Policy Context

The President presented the Gaza settlement as one pillar of a wider diplomatic strategy that he said relied on personal relationships, trade leverage, tariffs and the threat of tariffs to move countries toward agreements. He said additional nations were still preparing commitments to the board because they wanted Gaza's civilian population to receive humanitarian assistance. The announcement comes as international attention returns to the trajectory of post-war reconstruction, with questions remaining about governance structures, funding accountability and the long-term political status of the territory.