"Board of Peace" Signing Ceremony to Commence Thursday in Davos
The signing ceremony commences at 0930 GMT in Davos, where the president aims to cement what began as a Gaza-focused reconstruction project into a sweeping international peace-brokering entity spanning multiple continents.
Over two dozen nations have already committed to the framework, according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who revealed the scope Wednesday. "I think we have north of 20, maybe 25 world leaders who have already accepted," he stated in an interview with media.
Middle Eastern powers including Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and Egypt have signed on, alongside NATO allies Türkiye and Hungary. Additional participants span from Morocco and Pakistan to Indonesia, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus.
The White House unveiled the Board of Peace last week simultaneously with approving a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza—one of four entities designated to manage the enclave's transitional governance following the devastating 22-month conflict.
The board's establishment coincides with phase two implementation of the Gaza ceasefire accord, which ended Israel's military campaign that has resulted in more than 71,000 deaths and over 171,000 injuries since October 2023.
Trump is expected to assume lifetime chairmanship of the organization, whose reach extends far beyond the Palestinian territories into broader international peacebuilding operations.
Administration officials disclosed that prospective permanent members face a steep financial threshold: contributing at least $1 billion during the inaugural year. The draft charter stipulates initial three-year terms for member states, with permanent status reserved exclusively for those meeting the monetary commitment.
Three European nations—France, Norway, and Sweden—have explicitly rejected participation, expressing alarm that the initiative could diminish the UN's authority in conflict mediation. Major European powers including Germany, the UK, and Italy have adopted wait-and-see positions without formal commitments.
The Board of Peace executive committee will reportedly feature former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, billionaire Marc Rowan, World Bank Group head Ajay Banga, and US political adviser Robert Gabriel.
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