Board of Peace

EU can work with Peace Board if it focuses on Gaza, Kallas says

"We want to work for peace in the Middle East, and we want this board of peace to be limited to the UN Security Council resolution as it was foreseen," Kallas said.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

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Can Israel trust Trump's Gaza board on border security?

Can Trump keep his promises? Has Britain abandoned their Jewish community? Watch the weekly news roundup with Jacob Laznik and expert guests.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

View of a new security drone in Efrat, in the West Bank

Weapons smuggling via drones poses a threatening new reality for Israel - analysis

The drone smuggling threat is growing, as the last attempts occured on the Egyptian and now apparently also the Jordanian border.

JANUARY 22, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

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

"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

Jared Kushner unveils $25 billion plan to transform Gaza into economic hub by 2035

The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25 billion will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.

JANUARY 22, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN

Destroyed buildings in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on January 4, 2025.

US President Donald Trump, world leaders sign Gaza Board of Peace's official charter

US president at Davos: "Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do."

JANUARY 22, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

US President Donald Trump takes part in a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

Putin said to be studying Board of Peace proposal as Trump insists he 'accepted' invitation

“He was invited. He’s accepted,” Trump told reporters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByREUTERS

Russia's President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to present Gold Star medals to service members, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine and awarded the title of Hero of Russia, in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025.

Why Israel says joining Trump’s Board of Peace was not optional - analysis

Israeli officials say staying out of Trump’s Board of Peace was never an option, citing influence over decisions, frustration with the UN, and concerns over Gaza and Hamas.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 19, 2026.

What is Trump's Board of Peace and who has joined so far? - explainer

Trump first proposed the board last September when he announced his plan to end the Gaza war. He later said the board's remit would be expanded beyond Gaza to tackle other conflicts worldwide.

JANUARY 21, 2026ByREUTERS