News|Israel-Palestine conflictTrump’s ‘board of peace’ appears to seek wider mandate beyond GazaWhile launched as part of the Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions the board as a ‘bold new approach to resolving global conflicts’.
The United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, has initiated the formation of a "Board of Peace." This body is designed to address global conflicts, with an initial focus on the Gaza region. The board is expected to engage in…
The United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, has initiated the formation of a "Board of Peace." This body is designed to address global conflicts, with an initial focus on the Gaza region. The board is expected to engage in governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization.
A charter accompanying the invitations to world leaders outlines broader aspirations for the Board of Peace. The document emphasizes promoting stability, restoring lawful governance, and securing enduring peace in conflict-affected areas. This initiative is described as a new approach to resolving global conflicts.
Initial members of the board include notable figures such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner. The board also comprises U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, and other key international figures. Additionally, an "executive board" will oversee Gaza's governance through the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which is composed of Palestinian technocrats.
The board is expected to engage in governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization.
Invitations have been extended to several global leaders, including those from Argentina, Paraguay, Turkiye, Egypt, and the European Union. The White House plans to announce further members soon. The board's composition has faced criticism for not including Palestinian representatives, while Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the executive board's structure.
The administration reportedly seeks financial contributions from countries for board membership. While a $1 billion fee for permanent membership has been mentioned, the White House clarified there is no mandatory membership fee, emphasizing partnership based on commitment to peace, security, and prosperity.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
