According to officials from the United States (US), the initiative seeks to bring together a coalition of nations to work on peace-building efforts under a charter that emphasises stable governance and long-term peace in conflict-affected regions
Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, which includes the board’s creation, received endorsement from the UN Security Council in November 2025. FILE PIC
President Donald Trump has unveiled a high-profile international initiative called the “Board of Peace,” inviting leaders from 60 countries to join a new body aimed at promoting stability and overseeing post-conflict reconstruction, particularly in the Gaza Strip, news agency ANI reported.
According to officials from the United States (US), the initiative seeks to bring together a coalition of nations to work on peace-building efforts under a charter that emphasises stable governance and long-term peace in conflict-affected regions.
Countries that commit 1 billion dollars would secure permanent seats on the board, while those that do not pay could still participate for a three-year term, ANI reported. Proponents say the funds would be used to rebuild war-torn areas like Gaza and prevent the “bureaucratic bloat” often seen in other international institutions.
The announcement comes after a fragile ceasefire in Gaza that took effect last year on October 10, following a prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas. Trump’s peace plan, which includes the board’s creation, received endorsement from the UN Security Council in November 2025, allowing the board to operate as part of a broader reconstruction effort.
In letters sent to world leaders, Trump described the board as a “bold new approach to resolving global conflict,” and reports indicate invitations have been extended to Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania.
India has also been invited to join the board. However, India, along with several other invited countries such as Jordan, are reviewing the proposal internally before making formal commitments, ANI reported. Hungary and Vietnam have also been invited to be a part of the board.
Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Mixed reactions greet as countries weigh participation amid scepticism
Some others have agreed to participate and others still deliberating their involvement.
Despite its ambitions, the board has faced immediate scepticism.
European leaders have expressed reluctance to contribute large sums or commit to an organisation perceived as largely shaped by Trump’s personal vision and potentially rivalling established peace-building mechanisms in United Nations (UN). Some diplomats have also pointed out that the board’s charter makes no explicit mention of Gaza, raising questions about its priorities beyond the Middle East.
Israel’s government has openly opposed Trump’s board, stating that its formation was not coordinated with Jerusalem and runs counter to its policy, particularly due to the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his objections by convening a cabinet meeting to discuss the matter further.
Meanwhile, several invited countries, including India and Jordan, are reviewing the proposal internally before making formal commitments. Supporters of the initiative hope the board will help channel reconstruction resources efficiently and foster international cooperation, while critics warn that its structure and funding model could undermine established multilateral institutions.
(With ANI inputs)
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