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Gaza 'Board of Peace': Trump's Postwar Governance Initiative
US President Donald Trump announced the formation of the 'Board of Peace' to oversee postwar Gaza governance, reconstruction, and security as part of phase two of the US-backed Gaza peace plan endorsed by the UN Security Council.
Why It Matters
The Board represents a controversial US-led mechanism for Gaza's transitional administration, involving international leaders and raising concerns over Palestinian representation, Israeli coordination, and regional stability amid ongoing ceasefire challenges.
Timeline
5 Events
US names initial Board members and invites leaders
January 17, 2026
Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Marc Rowan, and Robert Gabriel to the Board; invited leaders from Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, and Canada; charter text obtained confirming Trump's chairmanship.[1][2][5]
Trump announces formation of Board of Peace
January 16, 2026
Trump posted on Truth Social announcing the Board's formation as phase two of the plan, stating he would chair it and members would be revealed soon; a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee was also noted for Gaza governance.[3][5]
UN Security Council adopts Resolution 2803
November 17, 2025
The UN Security Council endorsed the plan via Resolution 2803 (13-0-2 vote), authorizing the Board of Peace as transitional governance and an International Stabilization Force for Gaza demilitarization until 2027.[1][4][5][6]
Gaza peace plan signed and takes effect
October 9, 2025
The multilateral agreement between Israel and Hamas was signed on October 9 and came into effect the following day, facilitating hostage returns and end of fighting.[3][5]
Trump announces Gaza peace plan
September 29, 2025
US President Donald Trump announced the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict during a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.[5][7]