Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace in Davos
At a big meeting in Davos, the US President Donald Trump introduced a new group called the Gaza Board of Peace.
This group is supposed to help rebuild and keep the peace in the Gaza region.
Some countries, like Pakistan, said they might help, but others, like Brazil and France, are not sure.
The group costs a lot of money to join, and some people think it might cause problems with the United Nations, which is another group that tries to keep peace around the world.
Some people in Pakistan are upset because they think the group includes people they don't agree with.
Overall, it's a big and complicated plan that not everyone supports.
Brazilian President Lula said that instead of fixing the United Nations, Trump is trying to create a new one where only he is in charge.
He also talked to the Chinese leader about the importance of the United Nations.
US President Donald Trump unveiled the 'Gaza Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, aimed at stabilizing and reconstructing Gaza.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir signaled conditional support for contributing troops to an international stabilization force.
The initiative has sparked political controversy in Pakistan, with opposition leaders labeling it a 'betrayal' of Islamic principles due to the inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized the board, accusing Trump of trying to create a new UN where only he is the owner.
Key US allies, including France and Britain, have expressed doubts about the board, citing concerns over its charter and the inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, leaders and officials from 19 countries, including Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- What
- Unveiling of the Gaza Board of Peace, a new international initiative for stabilizing and reconstructing Gaza
- When
- At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To stabilize and reconstruct the war-torn region of Gaza, but concerns arise about its broader implications and potential rivalry with the United Nations
Supporters of the Board of Peace
Critics of the Board of Peace
Purpose and Legitimacy
Supporters of the Board of Peace
The Board of Peace is a necessary initiative to stabilize and reconstruct Gaza, and potentially other conflict zones, with a more efficient and direct approach than the United Nations.
Critics of the Board of Peace
The Board of Peace is an attempt to create a parallel organization to the United Nations, undermining the existing multilateral system and concentrating power in the hands of a single individual, President Trump.
Inclusion of Controversial Figures
Supporters of the Board of Peace
The inclusion of various world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, is necessary to ensure broad participation and effectiveness in conflict resolution.
Critics of the Board of Peace
The inclusion of Russian President Vladimir Putin, given Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, is problematic and raises ethical and political concerns.
Economic Burden
Supporters of the Board of Peace
The financial contribution required to join the Board of Peace is a necessary investment for global stability and peace.
Critics of the Board of Peace
The $1 billion cost to join the Board of Peace is an excessive economic burden, especially for countries like Pakistan, and could strain their economies.
- Initiative
- Gaza Board of Peace
- Location
- World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland
- Participants
- US President Donald Trump, leaders and officials from 19 countries, including Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
- Cost to Join
- $1 billion
- Critics
- Pakistani opposition leaders, Brazilian President Lula, France, Britain
- Concerns
- Potential rivalry with the United Nations, economic burden on Pakistan, inclusion of controversial figures
Sources
On Board of Peace, Brazil's Lula says Trump trying to forge ‘new UN where only he is the owner’
Trump Unveils Gaza Board of Peace in Davos; Pakistan Signals Troop Deployment Support | 4K
‘Pakistan Not Welcome’: Why Israel Slammed Sharif Joining Trump’s Peace Board With a ‘Terror’ Retort
WATCH: Trump acknowledges Munir's presence as Sharif points towards Pakistan army chief at Davos event
Brazilian President Lula accuses Trump of seeking to create ‘new UN’ with ‘Board of Peace’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Accuses Donald Trump Of Attempting To Create A New UN & Be Its Sole Owner
