Washington, DC, January 20 (ANI): The United States is expected to announce its official list of members for the Gaza Board of Peace in the coming days, likely during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, PBS News reported on Monday local time.
On Friday local time, US President Donald Trump sent letters to countries around the world asking them, including India, to join a proposed “Board of Peace” to oversee the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to US media reports.
Notably, the recipients included nations that are not traditional US allies. Russia and Belarus were among those invited, alongside Canada, France, Britain, and Saudi Arabia. According to the New York Times, the body’s charter suggests that Trump hopes the board would involve itself in conflicts beyond Gaza. Critics have argued that the initiative mirrors the United Nations, an institution Trump has long accused of liberal bias and inefficiency.
Permanent membership on the board reportedly carries a fee of USD 1 billion, though it remains unclear how much control Trump would have over the funds. His plan describes the board as a “new international transitional body” that would help supervise the rebuilding of the Palestinian enclave. The board’s members would include world leaders, with Trump positioned at the head of the table.
The United Nations Security Council later formally backed the board through a US-drafted resolution in November, granting it international legitimacy. The anticipated announcement follows the fragile ceasefire in Gaza that took effect on October 10 after a prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Trump’s broader peace plan, which includes the establishment of the board, was endorsed by the UN Security Council in November 2025, paving the way for its role in reconstruction efforts. Israel’s government has publicly opposed the initiative, stating that the board’s formation was not coordinated with Jerusalem and contradicts its policy, particularly due to the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled his objections by convening his cabinet to further discuss the matter.
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