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Trump Launches Global Board of Peace at Davos to Mediate Gaza and Beyond

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Board Unveiled at Davos to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire President Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos, positioning it as a transitional body to supervise a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire and eventually mediate other conflicts [1][5]. The charter describes the board as an international organization with a three‑year renewable term and Trump as indefinite chairman [3][4]. Trump framed the initiative as a complement to, not a replacement for, existing UN mechanisms, though the UN has publicly warned against any substitution [4].

Broad Invitation List Yields Mixed Acceptances and Declines Around 30 to 35 nations are expected to sign the charter, with roughly 50 invited, reflecting a broad outreach beyond the original small group [2][4]. Acceptances include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Hungary, Morocco, Kazakhstan and Belarus, while France, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia and the United Kingdom have declined or postponed signing [3][4][5]. President Vladimir Putin’s participation remains unconfirmed; Trump claims an acceptance, but Putin says Moscow is still reviewing the invitation [3][4].

Key Regional Leaders Commit While Others Remain Cautious Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his board membership after earlier criticism, signaling Israeli engagement with the peace framework [1]. Egyptian official Ali Shaath said the Rafah crossing would open bidirectionally within a week, linking the board’s humanitarian component to ceasefire implementation [1]. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended Davos to discuss both the Gaza plan and Ukraine’s security concerns, underscoring the board’s broader geopolitical relevance [1][3].

Governance Structure and Funding Spark International Scrutiny The charter proposes a $1 billion fee for permanent seats, with funds earmarked for Gaza reconstruction, raising questions about financing and equity [4]. Diplomats worry the board could sideline the UN Security Council, especially after France and Norway cited procedural concerns [4][5]. The board’s legal status will activate only after three states formally bind themselves, a threshold that remains unmet as several key powers have not responded [3][2].

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