Gaza 'Board Of Peace': Trump's Initiative For Rebuilding and Expanding Beyond Middle East Conflicts

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed international body known as the “Board of Peace”, an initiative aimed at overseeing the next phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip and potentially addressing other global conflicts in the future. The plan, which Trump has described as a bold new approach to peacemaking, has drawn attention after India was formally invited to join the initiative.

The invitation to India was conveyed in a letter from Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared publicly by the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor. In the letter, Trump said the Board of Peace would play a central role in translating a broader Middle East peace vision into action and described it as a “critically historic” effort. New Delhi has not yet issued an official response, leaving India’s participation uncertain.

According to US officials, the Board of Peace was conceived as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas signed in October 2025. The United Nations Security Council later endorsed the arrangement in November, authorising the board’s mandate through 2027 with a specific focus on Gaza. The body is expected to oversee stability, governance and reconstruction efforts in the war-hit enclave.

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Under the proposed structure, member nations would generally serve three-year terms. However, countries could secure permanent membership by contributing $1 billion each to fund the board’s activities, with US officials stating that the money would be used largely for rebuilding Gaza. Trump is expected to chair the board for life, and several high-profile figures have reportedly been named as executive appointees.

The initiative has already sparked concern among diplomats, particularly in Europe, who fear it could undermine the United Nations. Critics have described it as a “Trump United Nations”, warning that any expansion of its mandate beyond Gaza could challenge the UN’s central role in international peace and security. Supporters, however, argue that the board could offer a more agile alternative to existing institutions.

With invitations reportedly extended to around 60 countries, including Pakistan, the Board of Peace is shaping up to be one of the most controversial diplomatic initiatives of Trump’s presidency. Whether it remains narrowly focused on Gaza or evolves into a broader conflict-resolution body will likely determine how it is received by major powers and the wider international community.

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