The United States has reached out to several foreign nations, inviting them to participate in President Donald Trump’s newly proposed “Board of Peace.” As of Sunday, at least six countries have confirmed their invitations, signaling a step forward in international cooperation.
Among the invited nations are Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Hungary, and India, as reported by the Associated Press. This initiative aims to gather a diverse group of countries to collaborate on advancing the peace process.
In addition to these six nations, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania have also acknowledged receiving invitations, further broadening the scope of international involvement in the peace effort.
On Friday, the White House unveiled details regarding the subsequent phase of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. This phase involves appointing senior international leaders to manage the governance, reconstruction, and sustained development of the region.
The White House emphasized the critical role of the Board of Peace, stating, “The Board of Peace will play an essential role in fulfilling all 20 points of the President’s plan, providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development.” This statement underscores the board’s importance in guiding the transition from conflict to stability and growth.
In the backdrop of these developments, displaced Palestinian families continue to find refuge near the remnants of demolished buildings in Gaza City, as captured on January 18, 2026, by Khames Alrefi for Anadolu, illustrating the urgent need for effective and coordinated peace efforts.
Trump will chair the board and be joined by a group of senior political, diplomatic and business figures, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and billionaire Marc Rowan, among others.
The Gaza Executive Board, which supports governance and the delivery of services, will work alongside the Office of the High Representative and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to advance “peace, stability, and prosperity.”
President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Jan. 13, 2026. (Luis M. Alvarez/AP)
Notably, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi were named as appointed members.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on X that the composition of the Gaza Executive Board was not coordinated with Israel and “runs contrary to its policy.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives statements to the media in Tel Aviv on Oct. 12, 2023. (Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Netanyahu’s office said it told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to contact Rubio to convey Israel’s concerns.
Under Trump’s plan, Hamas was to turn over all living and deceased hostages that were still being held in Gaza. To date, one dead hostage, Ran Gvili, has yet to be handed over.
The White House said additional Executive Board and Gaza Executive Board members will be announced over the coming weeks.
