Trump Unveils Board of Peace Charter at World Economic Forum in Davos

Global Leaders Unite at World Economic Forum to Launch Board of Peace

Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena (2L), Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (5L), Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani (C-R), Argentina’s President Javier Milei (5R), Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (4R), Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov (3R), Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev (2R) and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban (R) applaud as U.S. President Donald Trump (C) holds a signing founding charter at the “Board of Peace” meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026. Originally meant to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after the war between the Hamas terrorist network and Israel, the board’s charter does not limit its role to the Strip, and has sparked concerns that Trump wants it to rival the United Nations.
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In a notable ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald Trump introduced the charter for the newly formed Board of Peace. This significant move is set to spearhead efforts to restore the Gaza Strip, a region heavily impacted by conflict following Israel’s military initiative against the Hamas terrorist faction post the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. The Board of Peace’s mission extends beyond Gaza, stirring debates about its potential to become an alternative to the United Nations.

Despite the broad scope of its charter, the Board of Peace’s primary focus remains on securing and maintaining peace in Gaza. Various global leaders and countries have pledged their support, though some have yet to join the initiative. The formation of this international body represents a strategic component in a broader plan aimed at achieving stability in a region long plagued by conflict.

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