At Davos, President Trump unveiled the charter for a new Board of Peace aimed at managing Gaza’s transition after war. The Trump-chaired body holds sweeping powers and could evolve into a US-led alternative to parts of the UN. Supporters argue it may deliver results where traditional institutions have stalled.
Trump rolled out a powerful, Trump-chaired “Board of Peace” in Davos to manage Gaza’s future, sideline UN gridlock, and rally a US-led coalition. Dozens of countries invited, Hamas to disarm, and permanent seats may cost $1B. #BoardOfPeace #Trump pic.twitter.com/73bQ7G5M2e
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) January 22, 2026
- On Jan. 22, 2026, Donald Trump unveiled the charter for a new “Board of Peace” during his visit to Davos, Switzerland.
- The board is designed to oversee Gaza’s postwar governance, reconstruction, investment, and security following a peace process involving Israel and Hamas.
- Trump will chair the board and hold sweeping authority, including inviting or expelling members, approving or vetoing decisions, and selecting his successor.
- Dozens of countries—Trump cited 59—have been invited to participate, with Hamas agreeing to disarm as part of the deal.
- Trump criticized the United Nations as ineffective, suggesting the Board of Peace could eventually replace some UN functions without calling for its dissolution.
- Key figures named include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
- A National Committee for the Administration of Gaza will be led by Palestinian official Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, with former UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov as liaison.
- Permanent membership may require a $1 billion contribution earmarked for rebuilding Gaza.
- Russia was invited, and Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering participation to maintain influence.
