Trump’s Board of Peace: $1B Fee and the “New Gaza” Plan at Davos
The Board of Peace is an international organization established by U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2026. Originally conceived to oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, its mandate has since expanded to address global conflict resolution and stability.
Key Roles and Structure
The board is chaired for life by Donald Trump and operates with a multi-level structure :
- Chairman: Donald Trump holds indefinite chairmanship, possessing the exclusive authority to invite members, veto decisions, and nominate his successor.
- Executive Board: A founding panel that provides strategic oversight. Members include U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
- Gaza Executive Board: Tasked with regional coordination and the “National Committee for the Administration of Gaza” (NCAG). It includes international figures like Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, the High Representative for Gaza.
Membership and Funding
- Participating Nations: As of late January 2026, over 20 countries have signed the charter, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, Argentina, Hungary, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
- Permanent Membership: Countries must pay $1 billion to obtain a permanent seat; otherwise, they serve renewable three-year terms.
- Controversies & Refusals: Many Western allies, including France, Canada, Norway, and Sweden, have declined to join or have had their invitations withdrawn, expressing concerns that the board might undermine the United Nations.
Stated Mission and Objectives
The board aims to shift Gaza away from foreign aid dependence toward a “free market” model, proposing major infrastructure projects like coastal tourism zones and high-rise towers. While endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 for Gaza-specific work, Trump has indicated it could eventually replace the UN entirely as a primary platform for global diplomacy.