3:35Palestinians traverse the remnants of buildings ravaged by Israeli air and ground assaults in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, Jan. 14, 2026. Jehad Alshrafi/AP
President Donald Trump is anticipated to host an official signing event to establish his eagerly awaited Gaza Board of Peace as soon as Thursday during his participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, according to an invitation circulating online, even as allies openly ponder their willingness to join the board.
ABC News has contacted the White House.
On Friday, Trump unveiled the Gaza Board of Peace, which is intended to oversee the reconstruction and revitalization of the devastated Gaza Strip. However, the charter draft that surfaced online does not specifically refer to the region, prompting a restrained response from government officials who suspect the board may aim for broader objectives.
Trump, who will preside over the board, claimed in a post on Truth Social last week that it will be “the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place,” though specifics about it remain unclear.
Palestinians traverse the remnants of buildings ravaged by Israeli air and ground assaults in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, Jan. 14, 2026.Jehad Alshrafi/AP
In recent days, several nations have reported receiving invitations to join the board, including Argentina, Belarus, Canada, Australia, Egypt, Hungary, Pakistan, Jordan, Turkey, Israel, and India—though the leaders of these countries seem hesitant to make public declarations of explicit support.
On Monday, the Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had also received an invitation.
“Moscow is examining all aspects of the proposal and anticipates reaching out to Washington for clarification on the details,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated.
The U.S. is expected to disclose its official list of members in the upcoming days.
A version of the charter draft published online by the Times of Israel suggests that the Board of Peace might carry a much wider mandate than initially communicated, with some officials speculating that Trump has more ambitious aspirations than merely rebuilding Gaza and is instead seeking to establish a U.S.-led alternative to the United Nations focused on resolving global conflicts.
As per the charter, the board “is an international organization that aims to enhance stability, restore reliable and lawful governance, and ensure lasting peace in areas impacted or threatened by conflict.”
The charter further emphasizes “the necessity for a more agile and effective international peace-building entity” and advocates for “a coalition of willing States dedicated to practical collaboration and effective action.”
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, examines aid warehouses in Al-Arish, near Rafah, January 13, 2026 in Arish, Egypt.Ali Moustafa/Getty Images
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee released a statement on Sunday cautioning that the entity proposed by Trump “would possess a mandate broader than just the execution of the Gaza Peace Plan.”
“The United Nations has a distinctive mandate to uphold international peace and security, along with the authority to unite nations in pursuit of shared solutions to common challenges. While it may not be flawless, the U.N. and the supremacy of international law are more critical now than ever,” she remarked in her statement.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk indicated that Poland would need the consent of its Council of Ministers and ratification by its lower legislative chamber to join the international organization. He cautioned, “we will not allow anyone to manipulate us” in a post on X.
Some leaders in Europe are deliberating over whether to avoid joining the board and risk incurring Trump’s displeasure during a volatile period of heightened global conflict, as the U.S. president continues to provoke tensions regarding the Danish
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