The Board of Peace (BoP), is an international organization that is formed to ensure international peacekeeping, stability, and post-conflict reconstruction. It is Initiated by former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was launched in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Emerging from diplomatic efforts during the 2023-2025 Israel-Hamas War, the Board takes care of the October 2025 Palestine-Israel ceasefire. The aim of the Board of Peace includes overseeing the transitional National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) headed by Ali Shaath, disarming Hamas, and deploying the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to ensure security and train a Palestinian police force. These activities do not only focus on internally stabilizing Gaza but also on decreasing tensions in the region and establishing a foundation for development.

The Board of Peace is divided into four major parts: the Chairman, Members, Board of Peace Executive Board, and Gaza Executive Board. Donald Trump, as the Chairman, has the power to invite membership, as well as form, alter, or dissolve divisions within the board. Among the sixty countries invited, twenty-two accepted, including Pakistan. The Executive Board is concerned with diplomacy and investment, whereas the Gaza Executive Board, headed by Nikolay Mladenov, is responsible for the High Representation of Gaza and monitoring NCAG.

The formation of the Board of Peace received mixed responses from various nations across the world. Some of the nations that showed enthusiasm for the formation of the Board of Peace include Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, and the UAE. These nations supported the formation of the Board of Peace with the aim of stabilizing Gaza, maintaining the ceasefire, and rebuilding the communities. Other nations that joined the Board of Peace include Argentina, Morocco, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. However, major Western nations such as France, Germany, and the UK chose not to join the Board of Peace due to fears that it might interfere with the role of the United Nations in maintaining peace. The Board of Peace has held its first official meeting on 22nd January 2026, where the United States pledged $10 billion to support its initiatives. The key issues that were discussed during the meeting include the deployment of armed forces in Gaza and the destruction caused by Hamas during the conflict.

The International Stabilization Force (ISF), created through United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), is the security component of the Board that enforces the ceasefire, monitors the staged withdrawal of Israeli forces, deconstructs militant infrastructure, secures borders against Israel and Egypt, safeguards civilians, and guarantees the flow of humanitarian relief to affected communities. The ISF also trains the Palestinian police forces, handing over security responsibilities to them with the oversight of the Board of Peace. Through this, the Board of Peace is able to carry out its administrative and redevelopment plan.

The New Civil Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is the operational implementation wing of the Board. It deals with the day-to-day running of the administration, makes sure that the basic services such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure are functioning, oversees the reconstruction activities, and eventually takes over the local security duties in conjunction with the trained Palestinian police force. The NCAG also keeps track of the situation on the ground and reports to the Board, ensuring that the policies are properly implemented and that the administration is in line with the goals of the peace plan.

The United Nations and the Board of Peace both desire peace and stability in Gaza, but they do not always see eye to eye. The United Nations moves very slowly, taking a fair and balanced approach, while the Board of Peace seeks to take rapid action, such as disarming terrorists, rebuilding, and restoring order. This can cause conflicts over who is in charge, what needs to happen first, and how to deploy troops. Some believe that the Board of Peace’s policies are politically motivated, causing friction with the United Nations’ ideals. It is a struggle to balance speed and efficiency with global fairness and legitimacy. In the first meeting of the Board of Peace, Donald Trump stated, “I am a big fan of the potential of the United Nations, but it has never lived up to its potential.” The NATO nations did not join the Board of Peace. This is a clear indication that these nations view the Board of Peace as a illegitimate rival to the United Nations. The logos of the Board of Peace and the United Nations are also very similar.

During the transitional phase that follows the ceasefire agreement of 2025, the smooth cooperation between the Board of Peace, the ISF, and the NCAG is essential for the restoration of Gaza. The Board of Peace is responsible for the strategic direction of the peace process, while the ISF is responsible for the security and stability of the region. The NCAG, on the other hand, is responsible for the implementation of policies on the ground. This makes the three bodies an integrated system where politics, enforcement, and administration are all interwoven.

In conclusion, the Board of Peace is a move to do more than just end the fighting. It is a move to make a situation where peace can actually be lasting. Rather than just working on ceasefires, it is a move to bring political dialogue, economic reconstruction, and security assistance into one organized process. The true test, however, will be whether it can remain impartial, represent the voices of those who are directly affected, and resist the pressures of powerful political forces. If it can, it could be an important step towards greater global cooperation for peace. But if it does not, people may start to wonder what the point of it all is.