# Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ Initiative in Davos, Faces Mixed Global Response
U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his newly proposed „Board of Peace” during a signing ceremony in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. The initiative’s stated initial goal is to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, following the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. To secure a permanent, lifelong seat on the board—which Trump is expected to chair—countries are required to contribute at least $1 billion USD, according to a draft charter, while other memberships will last for three-year terms. As of Thursday, approximately 35 countries have accepted the invitation, including key Middle Eastern nations such as Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, alongside others like the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, and Vietnam.
The initiative has encountered skepticism and outright refusal from several traditional U.S. allies, primarily in Europe. Countries like France and Slovenia have publicly declined to participate, citing concerns that the board’s charter conflicts with United Nations resolutions and principles, and warning that it could disrupt the existing international order. Notably, President Trump withdrew Canada’s invitation after its hesitant response. Meanwhile, other invited nations remain undecided, with some expressing caution due to the sparse details surrounding the board’s long-term ambitions beyond Gaza’s reconstruction.
During the launch event, President Trump framed the effort through the lens of his real estate background, referring to Gaza as „this beautiful piece of property” and suggesting the peace push „all began with the location.” The proposal emerges amid ongoing violence, as Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza on Thursday despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire signed in October. In a notable development, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated Moscow is considering joining and proposed funding its contribution using $1 billion from Russian assets currently frozen in the United States.
The „Board of Peace” represents Trump’s attempt to translate a temporary Gaza ceasefire into a broader, donor-funded mechanism for conflict resolution, though its structure and global impact remain uncertain as the international community weighs its participation against diplomatic and financial commitments.
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Forrás: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/board-of-peace-gaza-trump-list-of-countries-9.7055866.