Board of Peace
IOC clears Infantino's attendance at Trump's Gaza peace board meeting
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The International Olympic Committee has ruled that FIFA President Gianni Infantino did not violate political neutrality rules by attending U.S. President Donald Trump's inaugural Board of Peace meeting. The event focused on Gaza reconstruction through sports infrastructure, with FIFA committing $75 million to the initiative. IOC officials emphasized that the participation aligns with the role of international sports federations.
The US and Israel's military aggression against Iran at the end of February 2026 has raised doubts about the credibility of the Board of Peace (BoP). DPR member TB Hasanuddin stated that the attack proves the anti-peace nature of BoP leaders, while an international relations expert views it as a test for the global peace narrative. The Indonesian government is urged to take a firm stance and leverage its BoP membership for diplomacy.
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FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership agreement on February 20, 2026, to support Gaza's reconstruction through football infrastructure and youth programs. The initiative aims to build pitches, an academy, and a stadium once security conditions allow. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that FIFA would raise $75 million for these soccer-related efforts.