History of Board of Peace in Timeline

The Board of Peace (BoP) is an international organization founded by Donald Trump and led by the United States government. Its stated mission is to promote peacekeeping globally. It is identified in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 as responsible for overseeing the Gaza peace plan. Proposed in September 2025, the BoP was officially established during the 56th World Economic Forum in January 2026.

October 2023: Start of the Gaza War

In October 2023, the Gaza war began following coordinated attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in southern Israel.

December 2023: Genocide Allegations Against Israel

In December 2023, South Africa initiated proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice, alleging genocide, which Israel rejected.

August 2025: Proposal for International Administration of Gaza

In August 2025, former British prime minister Tony Blair proposed placing the Gaza Strip under international administration.

September 2025: Board of Peace Proposed

In September 2025, the Board of Peace was proposed by Donald Trump and the government of the United States.

September 2025: Trump Presents Gaza Peace Plan

In late September 2025, United States president Donald Trump presented a plan for Gaza which was partially accepted by both the Israeli government and Hamas the following month.

October 2025: Discussions and Declaration Regarding Gaza and the Board of Peace

Following the entry into force of the Gaza peace agreement two days earlier, on 12 October 2025, Tony Blair met with Hussein al-Sheikh in Jordan to discuss the reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. That evening, Donald Trump declared "the war is over" and that the Board of Peace would be formed quickly.

November 2025: UN Security Council Resolution 2803 Adopted

On 17 November 2025, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2803, welcoming the establishment of the Board of Peace and authorizing it to deploy an International Stabilization Force to the Gaza Strip.

January 2026: Use of the Logo at the Inaugural Meeting

A logo was used at the inaugural meeting on 22 January 2026, featuring a globe showing most of the United States along with Canada and Mexico, the northern portions of South America, and a small portion of Africa, while omitting Europe, Asia, and Oceania entirely.

January 2026: Formal Establishment of the Board of Peace

In January 2026, the Board of Peace was formally established on the sidelines of the 56th World Economic Forum.

January 2026: Developments Regarding the Board of Peace Leadership and Formation

In early January 2026, Nikolay Mladenov was chosen as BoP director-general and held meetings with al-Sheikh and Benjamin Netanyahu. On 11 January 2026, Donald Trump was expected to announce BoP appointees. Hamas called for the NCAG establishment. With the Gaza Peace Agreement's second phase on 14 January 2026, invitations were sent to countries to join the board, with its first meeting planned at the World Economic Forum summit the following week. On 15 January 2026, Donald Trump announced the Board's formation on Truth Social.

January 2026: Designation of the Board of Peace Headquarters

In late January 2026, Donald Trump designated the headquarters of the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington D.C. as the seat of the Board of Peace.

January 2026: Invitations to Join the Board of Peace Extended

On 17 January 2026, Argentina was formally invited to join the Board of Peace by Donald Trump, with Javier Milei expressing gratitude on X (formerly Twitter). Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Mark Carney were also invited, with Carney confirming participation. Edi Rama announced Albania's invitation on Facebook, highlighting it as international recognition.

January 2026: Announcement of the Board of Peace Executive Board Members

On 17 January 2026, the members of the Board of Peace Executive Board were announced.

January 2026: Announcement of Gaza Executive Board Members

On 17 January 2026, the members of the Gaza Executive Board, which supports the High Representative for Gaza and the NCAG, were announced.

January 2026: Developments Surrounding the Board of Peace Formation

On 20 January 2026, Donald Trump cited the United Nations' lack of help as a reason for the Board of Peace's existence, suggesting it could replace the UN. On 22 January 2026, Donald Trump hosted a signing ceremony for the BoP's founding charter at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Leaders from 19 countries and the United States attended and signed the charter. Benjamin Netanyahu did not attend due to arrest concerns. On February 7, it was reported that the first session of the Board of Peace was scheduled for February 19, and will deal with dismantling Hamas military infrastructures.

January 2026: States Signing the Charter of the Board of Peace

On 22 January 2026, several states signed the charter of the Board of Peace, becoming founding members.

2026: Criticism of the Board of Peace

In 2026, The Guardian criticized the Board of Peace as a "pay-to-play club" focused on Donald Trump's interests, requiring countries to donate US$1 billion every three years to maintain membership. By 2026, 25 of 62 invited countries signed the charter, but it lacked support from the European Union, and few leaders publicly accepted invitations or confirmed membership payments.