Oct 2025 – The Gaza ceasefire enters its second phase after the initial truce, providing the security backdrop for President Trump’s 20‑point plan and the forthcoming Board of Peace [8].

Early Jan 2026 (Davos) – Trump plans a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos to formalize the Board’s founding members and unveil the charter, signaling the launch of the new diplomatic body [2][6].

Jan 17, 2026 – Trump sends letters to world leaders—including Argentina’s Javier Milei and Paraguay’s Santiago Peña—inviting them to become founding members of a “Board of Peace” that will oversee Gaza and, eventually, resolve global conflicts; the letters note the UN Security Council’s endorsement of his 20‑point plan [19].

Jan 18, 2026 – The White House outlines the Board’s governance, creating a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) led by Ali Shaath and a Gaza Executive Board, while confirming invitations to Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and others; it states permanent seats cost $1 billion but three‑year terms are free [8].

Jan 19, 2026 – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirms President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the Board and that Moscow is reviewing the proposal; the board is described as a three‑tier body to demilitarize Hamas and manage reconstruction funds [7][3].

Jan 19, 2026 – The White House expands the invite list to more than eight countries, adding Hungary, Vietnam, India and Australia, and announces that Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has accepted the invitation [18].

Jan 20, 2026 – A draft charter circulated to invitees outlines a “nimble” peace‑building institution chaired by Trump, granting him veto power and indefinite leadership, and ties permanent seats to a $1 billion contribution; invitations also go to Russia, China, Israel and the European Union [16][2].

Jan 20, 2026 – France publicly declines the invitation, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs on French wine and champagne; meanwhile, Muslim‑majority states—including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Jordan and the UAE—announce they will join, and Trump remarks, “It might replace the UN.” [15][6].

Jan 20, 2026 – South Korea’s foreign ministry says it is reviewing the invitation, reflecting the broader diplomatic scramble over participation [20].

Jan 22, 2026 – Trump formally launches the Board of Peace, framing it as a rival to the United Nations and pledging “billions” for Gaza reconstruction and an International Stabilization Force, while critics warn the board lacks legal authority and could duplicate existing U.S. diplomatic channels [5][14].

Jan 27, 2026 – Membership swells to about two dozen countries across the Middle East, Asia and Europe—including Egypt, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan—and experts argue the body could be more agile than the UN but caution about unchecked chairman power [4].

Jan 29, 2026 – The charter’s final provisions grant Trump veto authority and an indefinite chairmanship; UN Secretary‑General António Guterres reiterates that “the basic responsibility for international peace and security lies with the U.N., lies with the Security Council.” [12].

Feb 18, 2026 – The inaugural Board of Peace meeting convenes in Washington, with Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK prime minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner speaking; the agenda includes a $5 billion pledge for Gaza reconstruction and plans for thousands of peacekeeping personnel [11][1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Over 40 nations and the EU attend the Board’s first session; members collectively pledge $5 billion—far short of the $70 billion reconstruction estimate—while Indonesia commits up to 8,000 troops for an International Stabilization Force, and the Vatican urges the UN to lead the effort [9][10].

Feb 19, 2026 – The UN Security Council moves up its own meeting to avoid clashing with the Board, calling for a permanent Gaza ceasefire and condemning Israeli settlement expansion, underscoring the parallel diplomatic tracks [10].