Trump says allies have contributed over $8.9 billion to Gaza relief

US President Donald Trump speaks at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US on Feb 19, 2026.
PHOTO: Reuters

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Feb 19) that various US allies have contributed over $7 billion (S$8.9 billion) to relief efforts in Gaza.
Speaking to the initial meeting of the Board of Peace, which Trump created, the US president said that it looks like Palestinian militant group Hamas will disarm.
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