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Trump Convenes First Peace Board Meeting Amid Lingering Gaza Uncertainties

  The U.S. Institute of Peace building prepares to host U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 18, 2026. As President Donald Trump prepares to chair the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace, the gathering is already drawing global attention due to unresolved questions surrounding the ongoing humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. The board, created to advise on conflict resolution and long‑term stability initiatives, is expected to face immediate scrutiny over how it will address the region’s fragile cease-fire and the stalled negotiations between Israeli and Palestinian representatives. Officials close to the administration have signaled that the meeting will focus on establishing the board’s priorities, though observers note that the situation in Gaza looms large over any discussion of regional peace. Humanitarian groups continue to raise alarms about access to aid, reconstruction challenges, and the un...

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Tragedy in Gaza: Airstrike Claims Lives of 29 Civilians

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City's Shejaia neighborhood has resulted in the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians, including children. The attack targeted a multi-story building, leaving dozens injured and many still trapped under the rubble. The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a senior Hamas militant responsible for planning attacks, emphasizing efforts to minimize civilian harm. However, the devastation has sparked widespread condemnation, with local health authorities describing the incident as a "horrific massacre". This tragedy adds to the escalating toll of the ongoing conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed thousands of lives.

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