President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” is being positioned as a new international peacekeeping body, with member countries invited to extend their participation beyond an initial three-year term by contributing more than $1 billion within the board’s first year.According to a draft charter reviewed by The New York Times, the board was originally conceived as part of Trump’s plan to oversee post-war administration in the Gaza Strip, the draft charter makes no mention of Gaza.
The omission has fueled speculation that the body could be given a far broader mandate, potentially covering multiple global conflicts and even serving as a US-led alternative to the United Nations Security Council.A UN Security Council resolution adopted in November 2025 had endorsed Trump’s proposal to end the war in Gaza and welcomed the creation of the board as a transitional authority to set the framework and coordinate funding for Gaza’s redevelopment. However, the charter appears to outline a significantly more expansive role than that described in Trump’s Gaza plan published in October 2025 or in the subsequent Security Council resolution.
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
The draft charter was circulated with invitations to prospective members over the weekend. An official, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the diplomacy involved, confirmed the document’s authenticity. Bloomberg had earlier reported the $1 billion buy-in requirement.On Friday, the White House announced that the board’s initial members would include secretary of state Marco Rubio, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Other people included in the executive board are US special envoy Steve Witkoff, former UK PM Tony Blair, billionnare Marc Rowan and US national security advisor Robert Gabriel.
Countries that have confirmed getting the invite to ‘Board of Peace’:
– Canada– Turkey– Egypt– Paraguay– Argentina – Albania
Honored to convey @POTUS invitation to Prime Minister @narendramodi to participate in the Board of Peace which will bring lasting peace to Gaza. The Board will support effective governance to achieve stability and prosperity! pic.twitter.com/HikLnXFFMp— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) January 18, 2026
Other countries invited are:– India– Jordan– Greece– Cyprus – Pakistan– HungaryLeaders who said they were invited to join (according to AFP):-Russian President Vladimir Putin– Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama– Argentine President Javier Milei– Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney– Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides– Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi– Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban– Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni– Jordanian King Abdullah II– Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif– Paraguayan President Santiago Pena– Romanian President Nicusor Dan– Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoganTrump, who is set to chair the board, described it on Truth Social last week as “the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place,” though many details about its structure and operations remain unclear.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 06:24 PM EST 01.15.26
It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. The Members of the Board will be announced shortly, but I can say with certainty that it is the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at…— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 15, 2026
According to the charter, the board’s mission is to “promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict,” and to carry out peace-building functions in line with international law. The document states that the board is expected to meet for votes at least once a year, with its expenses funded through voluntary contributions from member states and other sources.
