Trump’s ‘board of peace’: Who has joined, who hasn’t – and why

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Abid HussainJanuary 21, 2026 at 04:47 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump is hosting a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos for his "board of peace" (BoP). Initially presented as a UN Security Council-mandated body to oversee Gaza's reconstruction after the Israeli war, the BoP's official charter has a broader mandate, challenging established international diplomatic frameworks. Invitations to join the BoP were sent to dozens of countries, with some accepting and others hesitant. The reluctance stems from concerns that the Trump administration intends to use the BoP to bypass or replace the UN, moving away from established international institutions. The BoP was first proposed in September 2025 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Netanyahu 40% Davos ×250% Switzerland 50% Gaza Strip 60% United Nations Security Council 60% Palestinians 60% UN ×260% World Economic Forum ×260% Israel ×270% United States 70% Gaza ×680% Donald Trump ×490%

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board of peace 100% donald trump 90% gaza 80% world economic forum 70% peace plan 60% united nations 60% diplomatic frameworks 50% reconstruction 50% international institutions 40%