Gazan Board of Peace

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction

Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.
US President Donald Trump and Yakir Gabay.

Editor's Notes: Who is Yakir Gabay, the billionaire on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace?

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say

US President Donald Trump walks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace signals new US approach to global diplomacy - analysis


Trump did not notify Netanyahu about Qatari, Turkish participation in Gaza's Board of Peace - N12

"We did not tell Netanyahu in advance about the composition of the executive committee. Gaza is now our show, not his show," officials told N12.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on next to US President Donald Trump as Trump leaves Israel en route to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, Israel, October 13, 2025.

'Diplomatic failure for Israel': Opposition and coalition slam Trump's Gaza Board of Peace

Israeli politicians slammed Trump's new Board of Peace membership after the Prime Minister's Office claimed that the announcement was made without Israeli approval.

Yair Lapid walks next then-opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, November 8, 2021

Who are Trump's Gaza Board of Peace appointments - and what do they mean for Israel? - explainer

In addition to the Board of Peace, there are other layers of advisors and entities that will be involved in executing US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza. But, how will they work?

 Nickolay Mladenov, the then-United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative to the Middle East, during his visit to the West Bank city of Hebron, November 4, 2015

Trump's Board of Peace announcement contradicts Israeli policy, PMO says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to take the matter up with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the release added. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

White House announces Gaza Board of Peace will include Rubio, Witkoff, Turkish reps.

Egypt and Turkey issued responses to Trump's invitation, saying that they were considering accepting the offer to join Gaza's Board of Peace.

A drone view shows the destruction in a residential neighbourhood, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Gaza City, October 19, 2025.

'Seven years to clear this rubble': UN says Gaza filled with over 60 million tons of debris

There are over 60 million tons of rubble in Gaza, the UN official claimed, enough to nearly fill 3,000 container ships, and enough for everyone in Gaza to be surrounded by 30 tons of it on average.

Destroyed buildings as seen from an Israeli military outpost within the borders of the ‘yellow line’ in the eastern part of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip. The photo was taken as part of an IDF ‘embed’ and reviewed by the IDF before publication.

Gaza Phase II begins: Trump unveils 'Board of Peace,' demands Hamas disarm

“As I have said before, we can do this the easy way or the hard way. The people of Gaza have suffered long enough. The time is NOW,” Trump wrote.

Israeli army soldier holding a mounted machine gun in front of destroyed buildings in the vicinity of the Jordanian Field Hospital in Gaza City.

US to discuss demilitarization, amnesty with Hamas, Israel, US officials say

US officials stated that President Trump sent out invitations to the countries he personally selected to be on the Gaza Board of Peace.

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Donald Trump: Iran's killing of protesters 'is stopping, no plan for executions'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people. "Hanging is out of the question."

US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 5, 2025

Trump’s Gaza peace plan officially entering Phase II, Witkoff announces

The interim governing body for Gaza will have 15 members, according to Witkoff, though their names have not been confirmed. It remains unclear how Hamas will be disarmed as required by the plan.

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the weekly rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 11, 2025.