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Board of Peace: An American Initiative for Post-War Gaza
In 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of a new international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” as part of the second phase of his comprehensive peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged war in the Gaza Strip, rebuilding it, and promoting regional stability in the Middle East. The initiative garnered significant international attention and opened the door for political and diplomatic discussions on new mechanisms for conflict management and achieving lasting peace.
According to a draft of the founding charter circulated among invited nations, the Board of Peace aims to support stability, rebuild effective and legal governance structures, and ensure long-term peace in conflict-affected or at-risk areas.
The council is expected to operate as a flexible international body capable of acting more swiftly and efficiently than traditional international organizations, within a new approach to peacekeeping and reconstruction.
In its initial phase, the council was presented as an overseeing authority for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip and managing the transitional period following a ceasefire. This is based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which approved the peace plan for Gaza and granted the council a limited mandate to support reconstruction efforts and international coordination.
The draft stipulates that the American president will preside over the Board of Peace, being the initiating body responsible for ensuring its continued operation and effectiveness. The presidency’s powers include inviting nations to join, overseeing decision-making mechanisms, and organizing membership according to specific criteria aimed at ensuring the seriousness of participating countries and their capacity to contribute effectively to the board’s objectives.
Membership is set for three years, renewable, with an option for long-term membership in exchange for financial contributions allocated to support reconstruction efforts and fund peace programs.
In this context, formal invitations were sent to around 60 countries from various continents to participate in the board, including Arab, Islamic, European, and Asian nations, as well as several key international actors. Prominent figures and leaders, such as His Majesty King Mohammed VI and King Abdullah II of Jordan, among others, received invitations to consider joining or participating as founding members. Several countries have welcomed the initiative, viewing it as a practical opportunity to contribute to peace and support the reconstruction of Gaza.
Conversely, some countries preferred to approach the initiative cautiously, indicating the need to examine its legal and political dimensions and its relationship with existing international organizations. However, the proponents of the Board of Peace assert that the council does not aim to undermine the role of the United Nations but rather to work collaboratively with it, offering a new practical model to fill existing gaps in international conflict management efforts.
Overall, the Board of Peace launched by Trump reflects an ambitious American vision for reshaping international tools in conflict areas, emphasizing practical outcomes, reconstruction, and achieving security.
As international discussions about the initiative continue, its supporters believe it represents a real opportunity to make headway on the Gaza issue and enhance regional stability amid the complexities of the current international system.
