by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Leaders from Israel, Russia and several other countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” overseeing Gaza — with permanent membership reportedly carrying a $1 billion price tag.
The Kremlin confirmed Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to participate. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would review the proposal and discuss details with Washington before responding. He also confirmed that Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, where he plans to meet with U.S. officials.
The White House has not confirmed whether Russia was formally offered a seat, particularly as Moscow continues its war in Ukraine — a conflict that Western governments and international observers say has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure. Russia denies targeting civilians.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also received an invitation, according to Reuters, though it remains unclear whether Israel will accept. The Prime Minister’s Office declined to comment. Netanyahu has recently criticized the composition of the Gaza Executive Board — a U.S.-backed body largely composed of Palestinian officials — arguing it conflicts with Israel’s security interests.
The “Board of Peace” was announced by President Trump on Friday as a supervisory authority over Gaza’s post-war administration. Initial members include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
A draft charter, first reported by Bloomberg News, states that member nations may serve three-year terms unless they contribute more than $1 billion in cash within the first year — granting permanent membership. It remains unclear which governments would be responsible for funding the fee or how the money would be used.
Beyond Gaza, the charter outlines a sweeping mandate, describing the Board of Peace as an international organization designed to “promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.” The document explicitly criticizes existing global institutions, saying the board will have “the courage to depart from approaches and institutions that have too often failed” — language widely interpreted as a rebuke of the United Nations.
That framing has fueled speculation that the board could evolve into a parallel or alternative international body, potentially challenging the influence of the U.N., where China and Russia hold veto power on the Security Council.
Several governments have reacted cautiously. Canada and Italy voiced support for the board’s peacekeeping goals while stopping short of endorsing the charter or committing funds. France said it was reviewing the invitation while reaffirming its commitment to the U.N. framework.
Others moved more quickly. Hungary and Belarus confirmed their acceptance over the weekend. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly released Trump’s invitation letter. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko also welcomed the offer, according to Minsk.
Kazakhstan confirmed that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had accepted an invitation to join, calling the country a founding participant. Presidential spokesperson Ruslan Zheldibay said Tokayev expressed gratitude to Trump and pledged Kazakhstan’s contribution toward lasting peace in the Middle East.
Additional invitations have reportedly gone to leaders in Argentina, Paraguay, Egypt, Turkey, Poland, Thailand and the United Kingdom, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The U.N. Security Council in November adopted a resolution endorsing the U.S.-backed framework for ending the Israel-Hamas conflict and recognizing the Board of Peace as a transitional authority with international legal personality to coordinate Gaza’s reconstruction.
Originally envisioned as an enforcement mechanism for Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, the Board of Peace now appears poised for a far broader role — one that could reshape global conflict management well beyond the borders of the Gaza Strip.
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