As of February 2026, the Trump administration has officially transitioned its Gaza policy from humanitarian stabilization to a high-scale economic “rebranding.” Central to this is the Board of Peace (BoP), an international governing body chaired by Donald Trump designed to oversee a multi-billion dollar transformation of the territory.
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- Infrastructure: Construction of 100,000+ housing units, a new deep-water seaport, and an airport situated near the Egyptian border.
- Tourism & Skyline: Plans for 180 skyscrapers along the coast to establish Gaza as a Mediterranean luxury hub.
- Economic Goals: A target GDP of $10 billion by 2035, fueled by 500,000 new jobs in data centers and digital trade.
2. Governance: The Board of Peace (BoP)
The BoP acts as the primary funding and oversight mechanism.
- Membership: Nations can join on three-year cycles.
- The “Buy-In”: Permanent seats on the board reportedly carry a $1 billion entry fee, ensuring that stakeholders are financially committed to the region’s stability.
3. Security & The “Phase II” Transition
No investment will be released without total demilitarization. The plan hinges on:
- The ISF: An International Stabilization Force (led by nations like Indonesia, which has pledged 8,000 troops) to maintain order.
- Technocratic Leadership: Governance will be handled by a committee of Palestinian technocrats, bypassing both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
- Buy-Back Program: A structured initiative to trade weapons for economic incentives and the total decommissioning of the tunnel networks.
Current Outlook
A high-stakes Board of Peace Summit is scheduled for February 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C. President Trump is expected to use this summit to secure final multi-billion dollar pledges from global allies to break ground on “New Rafah.”
The Big Picture: While critics argue the plan ignores local political aspirations in favor of a “real estate first” approach, the administration maintains that economic prosperity is the only viable path to permanent de-escalation.
