WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump is set to convene the inaugural formal meeting of the Board of Peace (BoP) on February 19, 2026, marking a definitive shift in the administration’s “America First” approach to global diplomacy. The summit, held at the newly designated Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace, aims to move the administration’s Gaza peace plan into its ambitious second phase: a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction effort driven by private-sector principles and international “pay-to-play” investment.
A New Architecture for Global Peace
The Board of Peace was formally ratified as an international organization on January 22, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Operating under a unique charter that names Donald Trump as its Chairman for Life, the BoP functions as a centralized body for global conflict resolution.
The upcoming Washington summit is expected to focus on the transition from a fragile ceasefire to the total demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. Under the Trump Peace Plan, the territory will be governed by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a body of Palestinian technocrats overseen by the BoP and its High Representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov.
The 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan
The foundation of this summit is President Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” a 20-point roadmap intended to transform the region into a “terror-free zone.” The key pillars include:
- Immediate Ceasefire & Withdrawal: Freezing battle lines and a staged withdrawal of Israeli forces to agreed-upon lines.
- Hostage-Prisoner Exchange: The return of all hostages within 72 hours, followed by the release of approximately 1,950 Palestinian prisoners.
- Hamas Amnesty & Disarmament: Amnesty for Hamas members who renounce violence and decommission weapons; safe passage for those wishing to leave Gaza.
- Technocratic Governance (NCAG): Temporary rule by an apolitical Palestinian committee of experts, led by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, until the Palestinian Authority undergoes reform.
- International Stabilization Force (ISF): A peacekeeping mission commanded by Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers to oversee demilitarization and train a new Palestinian police force.
- “New Gaza” Economic Vision: A massive redevelopment plan featuring a special economic zone, industrial parks, and a “coastal tourism” zone with up to 180 skyscrapers.
- Infrastructure & Logistics: Reopening the Rafah crossing, building a new airport, and creating a trilateral logistics corridor connecting Gaza, Egypt, and Israel.
The “$1 Billion Seat” and Global Tensions
Central to the Board’s structure is a controversial financial requirement: nations seeking “permanent status” on the board are expected to contribute $1 billion. While 27 countries—including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey—have joined, many European nations remain wary.
Critics, including those cited by The Guardian and Al Jazeera, have described the body as a “parallel UN” that replaces multilateral consensus with a centralized, Trump-led executive model. However, the administration points to UN Security Council Resolution 2803 as evidence of its international legitimacy, arguing that traditional institutions have “too often failed” to deliver results.
Looking Ahead: Skyscrapers and Stabilization
As the summit approaches, the focus remains on the “Gaza Executive Board,” which includes figures like Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, and Tony Blair. Kushner’s vision involves turning Gaza into a center of industry and tourism, projecting a GDP of $10 billion by 2035.
“We want to use free market economy principles,” Kushner stated in Davos. “We want to bring the same mindset that President Trump uses in America to give these people the ability to thrive.”
Sources and Links
- The White House: Statement on President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict
- United Nations Security Council: Resolution 2803 (2025)
- PBS News: Read Trump’s 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza
- Wikipedia: Board of Peace
- Britannica: Board of Peace | Members, Gaza, & Charter
- Al Jazeera: ‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan?
- INSS: Trump’s Board of Peace: An Initiative for Gaza or an Alternative to the UN?
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