What is Trump's Board of Peace?

An alternative diplomatic forum focused on Gaza reconstruction

The Board of Peace is a new international forum convened by the president to advance his plan for stabilizing and rebuilding the Gaza Strip and managing the next stages of the cease‑fire there. The White House presented the group as an outside‑the‑United‑Nations mechanism to marshal reconstruction pledges, humanitarian aid and political backing for a post‑conflict plan.

At its inaugural meeting the president hosted representatives from dozens of countries; participants and U.S. officials framed the event as both a diplomatic showcase and a way to lock in financial commitments. The administration announced that the United States would contribute $10 billion to the board’s reconstruction effort, and officials said member states had pledged additional funding.

Why the board has drawn scrutiny

• Several traditional U.S. partners and institutions expressed wariness; some major players declined to participate, and the Vatican publicly said it would not join.
• Critics view the board as a unilateral alternative to established multilateral institutions—raising questions about legitimacy, oversight and coordination with the U.N. and existing aid channels.
• The board’s creation comes amid heightened military tension with Iran and an expanded U.S. military posture in the Middle East, prompting questions about whether the forum is meant to complement or supplant conventional diplomacy.

What to watch next

• Whether pledged funds materialize and how reconstruction projects will be administered.
• Which countries formally join and whether the U.N. or major aid organizations will coordinate with the board.
• How the board’s work affects ongoing negotiations with Iran and broader U.S. relationships in the region.