Board Of Peace launched by Trump as bigger countries steer clear
President Trump emceed the inaugural meeting of his new international body in Washington on Thursday morning ET, promising the United States would put up $10 billion in aid to Gaza while attendees expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding. The board of peace faces immediate questions after several Western powers stayed away and funding and oversight details remained unclear.
Board Of Peace diplomatic reception
The first gathering was staged as a high-profile diplomatic event in Washington. Attendees included a mix of nations that accepted invitations to join Trump’s body, while leaders from Britain, France, Canada, Germany and Norway did not attend. The meeting featured pledges of multibillion-dollar aid commitments from some countries alongside the U. S. announcement of a $10 billion pledge for Gaza.
board of peace faces Gaza test
Members at the inaugural session expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza, but doubts were raised about how the body will manage the enclave’s unresolved issues. The $10 billion U. S. pledge was a headline moment, but where the money would come from and whether it has congressional approval was not stated. White House officials did not respond to requests for comment on those points.
Funding model and permanent seats
The new body allows nations willing to pay $1 billion to purchase a permanent seat, creating a financing model explicitly tied to contributions. Organizers said other nations pledged aid money as well. Beyond the pledges, observers at the meeting noted few clear objectives for how reconstruction and governance challenges in Gaza will be coordinated under the new structure.
Timing, rhetoric and regional signals
The summit’s timing and rhetoric drew attention: the president hosted the peace meeting while moving military hardware near Iran and used the platform to issue a warning to Tehran, saying, "Bad things will happen" if Iran does not make a deal about its nuclear program and adding, "You’re going to be finding out over the next probably 10 days. " The mix of a peace forum and a sharp security posture highlighted competing messages on the global stage.
What to watch next
Key observable indicators to follow include formal documentation of the U. S. $10 billion commitment, confirmation of congressional approval if required, and any published governance or oversight mechanisms for pledged funds. If the funds are not underpinned by clear approvals or accountability plans, implementation of reconstruction promises could stall. Attendance patterns will also be closely watched: the absence of major Western allies at the inaugural session is a signal to monitor in future meetings and invitations.
For now, the meeting delivered headline pledges and a lineup of member states while leaving operational questions open. Participants and outside governments will likely evaluate the board’s next steps and any formal plans for Gaza as the new body attempts to move from spectacle to deliverable programs.
