On January 22, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump signed what the White House called the Inaugural Resolution for a new Board of Peace.
The short video posted by the White House rapid response account shows Trump signing the document, flanked by leaders from several countries.
The focus is Gaza, where the board’s meant to oversee a ceasefire and help guide reconstruction tied to a recent UN Security Council resolution passed in late 2025.
.@POTUS, surrounded by founding members of the Board of Peace, signs the Inaugural Resolution to resolve the Board of Peace’s Gaza mandate pic.twitter.com/pqq1AjJxb4
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 22, 2026
The Board of Peace was first announced last fall as a U.S.-led effort, chaired by Trump, to handle things like humanitarian aid, demilitarization, hostage releases, and long-term rebuilding in Gaza.
Trump praised the board during his Davos remarks, calling it “one of the most consequential bodies ever created.”
Around 20 countries signed on at the ceremony, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Morocco, and Hungary.
Israel’s also agreed to join, according to reports, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backing the effort despite early concerns.
Some major U.S. allies stayed away. The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada all raised questions about how the board would work and whether it might overlap with the United Nations.
Others pointed to the reported one billion dollar fee for permanent membership and Trump’s lifetime role as chair.
Praise continues from his supporters, though. On X, commentator Pamela Geller called the board a sign of a “post-UN world order,” arguing the UN’s failed the people it claims to serve.
Conservative outlet Townhall framed the signing as phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, tied directly to his America First approach.
The message from many on the right is that the UN’s like the DMV. Lots of paperwork, long lines, and not much to show for it.
Trump’s board, they say, is more like hiring a contractor who gets paid to finish the job, not just talk about it.
Trump claimed verbal support from as many as 59 countries, though only a fraction have officially signed on so far.
Reuters and CNBC confirmed the event and the list of participants, while also noting the limited turnout. Critics, including some foreign policy analysts, say the board still lacks clear enforcement tools and could end up being more symbolism than substance.
Even among conservatives, there’s some hesitation. No one’s against real progress – they just don’t want another symbolic gesture that looks good on camera and goes nowhere afterward.
Other U.S. officials present included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. Their presence helped signal this wasn’t just a photo op. It’s part of a broader push.
For Trump supporters, the appeal’s clear. They see a president using American leadership to force movement where global institutions have stalled. For skeptics, questions remain about cost, structure, and long-term impact.
What’s certain is Trump’s once again shifted the conversation.
Whether the Board of Peace becomes a lasting tool or a bold experiment will depend on what comes next.
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