Who Gets a Seat on Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace”?

President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a “Board of Peace,” a U.S.-backed body intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza after years of devastating war.

According to U.S. officials, permanent membership on the board requires a $1 billion payment, with contributors securing a lasting seat and defined authority over Gaza’s recovery process.
Those who do not pay the fee would be limited to three-year terms.

The White House says all funds raised will be directed toward rebuilding Gaza and insists the board will avoid the high salaries and administrative expansion that often characterize international institutions. The initiative is part of a broader, United Nations-backed American plan that links reconstruction with the demilitarization of Gaza.

Several high-profile figures have been confirmed or invited to join, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is also involved.

Notably absent, however, is any representative of the Palestinian Authority, which is widely expected to govern Gaza in the future.

Israel has also objected to the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar in related governance roles. As the plan moves forward, critics argue it risks turning reconstruction into a pay-to-participate process, leaving fundamental questions about legitimacy, representation, and accountability unanswered.