On January 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” as part of Phase Two of his 20-point peace plan to end the Gaza conflict.
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Following this, the Trump administration reached out to various global figures to serve on the Peace Board and related entities tasked with overseeing governance and reconstruction in post-war Gaza. While some nations accepted the invitation, several others declined to participate, citing diplomatic and policy reasons.
What is the role of Board of Peace?
The White House says this body will focus on issues such as “governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding and capital mobilisation”.
