Trumps Board of Peace Membership Revealed in Exclusive Report
January 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera
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The United States is set to host a signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s “board of peace” (BoP) on Thursday, as part of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. The event marks an expansion of the BoP, which was first introduced last year with a two-year UN Security Council mandate to manage post-war Gaza.
The board’s official charter outlines a sweeping mandate that appears to challenge existing diplomatic frameworks. It advocates for a move away from established international institutions and proposes a new mechanism for promoting global peace. The document does not mention Gaza directly, instead focusing on the broader goal of “stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.”
Invitations to join the BoP were sent this week to dozens of countries, with several having confirmed receipt and expressed willingness to participate. However, others have been reluctant to commit, citing concerns about the board’s expansive charter and potential implications for existing international institutions.
The governance structure of the BoP consists of three layers: the board itself, an executive board, and a chairman. The chairman holds significant authority, including veto power over key decisions. Members of the executive board include prominent figures such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The board is expected to oversee various aspects of Gaza’s reconstruction and stabilization, including governance capacity-building, regional relations, and investment attraction. The structure also includes a military pillar, led by US General Jasper Jeffers, with a mandate for “permanent disarmament.”
Membership in the BoP is limited to states invited by the chairman, who serves as the final authority on the interpretation of the charter.
Source: Al Jazeera