Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: Who is in and who is out?

February 20, 2026

TL;DR

A new US-led 'Board of Peace' has been established to support Gaza's reconstruction and stabilization.
Around 35 countries have expressed interest, with approximately 26 formally joining as founding members.
The board has pledged $5 billion towards rebuilding Gaza and plans to deploy thousands of personnel for stabilization and police forces.
Major Western powers, including France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, have declined full membership, citing concerns about overlapping roles with the UN.
There is no direct Palestinian political representation on the Board of Peace or the Gaza Executive Board; only a coordination committee with the PA is planned.
Five countries (Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Albania) have committed troops to the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza.
Critics question the board's mandate, the absence of Palestinian representation, and its potential rivalry with the United Nations.
Trump has expressed criticism of the UN and suggested the board might eventually replace it.
Russia has received an invitation and is studying the proposal, with President Putin stating potential willingness to allocate $1 billion from frozen assets.

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