Trump says allies have contributed over $7 billion to Gaza relief

Feb 19, 2026

U.S President Donald Trump speaks at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque — Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that various U.S. allies have contributed over $7 billion to relief efforts in Gaza.

Speaking to the initial meeting of the Board of Peace, which Trump created, the U.S. president said that it looks like Palestinian militant group Hamas will disarm.

(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt and Gram Slattery; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)

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