President Donald Trump announced the creation of a Board of Peace for Gaza as part of the second phase of his peace plan to end the long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas. The announcement follows months of negotiations that led to a fragile ceasefire and the return of hostages held in Gaza.
Trump called the Board of Peace the “greatest and most prestigious board ever assembled” though he did not give details about its members. The board is meant to provide international guidance as Gaza moves from ceasefire conditions toward demilitarisation, rebuilding, and governance reforms. The names of the board members are expected to be revealed soon.
The board will oversee a new Palestinian technocratic body called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which will manage daily affairs in the territory during the transition. The 15-member committee is designed to operate independently of Hamas and other political groups.
The plan focuses on moving from just maintaining the ceasefire to long-term stability. It calls for the full disarmament of armed groups in Gaza and rebuilding infrastructure and public services. Trump and his special envoy urged Hamas to follow demilitarisation commitments, warning of serious consequences if they fail. Regional partners like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey are helping as mediators.
The peace plan also suggests deploying an international stabilization force and training Palestinian police units to maintain security. While the ceasefire has ended large-scale fighting, tensions remain, raising questions about the plan’s long-term success. The Board of Peace is meant to coordinate governance, reconstruction funding, and strategy, though some critics are concerned about outside influence and whether all parties will accept it.
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