politics
January 19, 2026
FACTBOX: What we know about Gaza Board of Peace
As of now, invitations have reportedly been received by heads of state and government of nearly 60 countries
TL;DR
- The Board of Peace is part of Donald Trump's plan to settle the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Phase one of the plan included hostage release, Israeli troop withdrawal, disarmament, and interim administration.
- An agreement on phase one was mediated by Egypt, Qatar, the US, and Turkey and approved by UNSC resolution 2803.
- Phase two, announced January 14, 2026, focuses on establishing Gaza governance structures, including the Board of Peace.
- The Board of Peace will be chaired by Donald Trump and include figures like Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, Mark Rowan, Ajay Banga, and Robert Gabriel.
- Invitations have been extended to leaders of around 60 countries, with initial members expected to be around 15.
- Membership is limited to three years unless a permanent fee of at least $1 billion is paid.
- Decisions will be by majority vote, but Donald Trump holds the final say.
- The Trump administration views the board as a potential alternative to United Nations institutions for global conflict settlement.
- Israel reportedly expressed resentment over the invitation of Turkish and Qatari leaders without prior consultation.