Seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt, have agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace, according to a joint statement released today. Israel has also publicly confirmed its participation in the initiative.
The Muslim-majority nations—Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar—stated their support for consolidating a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, supporting reconstruction efforts, and advancing lasting peace in the region. However, the board’s proposed charter does not specifically mention Gaza and appears designed to assume functions typically handled by the United Nations.
Trump announced at the World Economic Forum that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted an invitation to join, though Putin quickly clarified that Russia was still studying the proposal. Several other nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Hungary, have already signed up, while the UK and Canada have not yet responded publicly.
Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob declined the invitation, warning the body “dangerously interferes with the broader international order.” The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo is considering participation.
Under the leaked charter, Trump would serve as chairman with authority to appoint executive board members. The founding Executive Board includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The initiative comes amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with over 460 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers killed since its implementation.
