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Trump's $1B Gaza Peace Board Set for Davos Debut Amid Global Scrutiny

The United States is expected to announce the official member list for its proposed Gaza Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos. President Donald Trump's initiative, which calls for a $1 billion fee for permanent membership, seeks to oversee Gaza's reconstruction and has received formal backing from the UN Security Council. However, the board faces strong opposition from Israel's government, which claims it was not coordinated with Jerusalem and objects to the inclusion of certain nations. The board's charter suggests a broader mandate to intervene in conflicts beyond Gaza, drawing criticism for mirroring the United Nations, an institution Trump has frequently criticized.

Key Points: US Gaza Peace Board Members to Be Announced at Davos Forum

  • $1B fee for permanent membership
  • UN Security Council backed US-drafted resolution
  • Israel opposes board's formation
  • Includes non-traditional US allies
  • Mimics UN, which Trump criticizes
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US may announce members of Gaza Board of Peace during World Economic Forum: Report

US to announce Gaza Board of Peace members at Davos. Trump's $1B fee plan faces Israeli opposition, UN backing, and global criticism.

"Trump hoped the body would get involved in conflicts even outside Gaza. - New York Times"

Washington DC, January 20

The US is expected to announce its official list of members for the Gaza Board of Peace in the coming days, likely during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, PBS News reported on Monday.

On Friday (local time), US President Donald Trump sent out letters worldwide asking nations, including India to come aboard a "Board of Peace" to oversee the frail ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as per US media reports.

The most striking part was the recipients of the letter- which included nations that were not historical allies of the US. Russia, Belarus made it to the list alongside Canada, France, Britain, and Saudi Arabia.

The body's charter suggested that Trump hoped the body would get involved in conflicts even outside Gaza. Critics have pointed out that the body mimics the United Nations, which Trump has long accused of liberal bias and waste, as per the New York Times.

Permanent membership for the board comes with an ostentatious fees of USD 1 billion, and it is unclear how much control Trump would have over the funds.

His plan called the board a "new international transitional body" that would help supervise the rebuilding of the Palestinian enclave. The board's members would include world leaders, with Trump sitting at the head of the table.

The United Nations Security Council later formally backed the board in a US-drafted resolution in November, giving it the force of international legitimacy.

The announcement follows the fragile ceasefire in Gaza that took effect on October 10, after a protracted conflict between Israel and Hamas. Trump's peace plan, which includes the board's establishment, was endorsed by the UN Security Council in November 2025, paving the way for the board to operate as part of a broader reconstruction effort.

Israel's government has publicly opposed Trump's board, asserting that its formation was not coordinated with Jerusalem and runs counter to its policy, particularly because of the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled his objections by convening his cabinet to discuss the matter further.

- ANI

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Priya S
Another parallel to the UN? The world doesn't need more expensive clubs, it needs genuine diplomacy. The inclusion of Russia and Belarus shows this is more about Trump's politics than peace. India should focus on its own neighborhood first.
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Rohit P
If Israel itself is opposing this board, what chance does it have? Seems like a non-starter. Trump sitting at the head of the table says it all. This looks like a vanity project more than a serious peace initiative.
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Sarah B
From an international perspective, any effort to sustain the ceasefire and rebuild Gaza is welcome. But the structure and the massive fee raise serious questions about transparency and effectiveness. The UNSC backing gives it legitimacy, but will it work on the ground?
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Vikram M
As an Indian, our foreign policy should be balanced. Participating could give us a seat at a high-table on a critical issue, but we must ensure it doesn't compromise our independent stance or our relationships in the Middle East. Tough call for MEA.
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Kavya N
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is heartbreaking. If this board can actually channel funds and oversight to rebuild homes and hospitals, then maybe it's worth a try. But the billion-dollar entry fee feels wrong. That money could help so many people directly.

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