Trump Unveils International "Board of Peace" for Gaza's Future

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is forming an international coalition, termed a "Board of Peace," aimed at overseeing the reconstruction and future governance of Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war. He will personally chair the body, which has begun inviting world leaders and key figures to participate [51283][52453].

The proposed board is a central component of a multi-phase plan to transition Gaza from conflict to stability, focusing on demilitarization, reconstruction, and interim administration by technical experts [50313][52933]. While specific powers and funding mechanisms remain undefined, the stated goal is to guide Gaza's temporary governance and attract investment for rebuilding [52712][52218].

A series of invitations has been extended to leaders across the globe. Confirmed recipients include Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif [52381][52933][53175]. Invitations have also been sent to the leaders of Egypt, Argentina, Canada, Greece, and India, among others [52712][53214]. Additionally, Trump has named several high-profile individuals as founding members, including his son-in-law and former adviser Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio [52138][52453].

The initiative represents an unusual private diplomatic move by a former president and current candidate. The current U.S. administration has not officially endorsed the board, and no invited leader has yet publicly accepted the role [53214][52860]. The development underscores the complex and fragmented international efforts to address one of the world's most pressing geopolitical crises.