Seven Muslim-majority countries agree to join Trump's Board of Peace

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Seven countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt say they will join US president Donald Trump's Board of Peace, according to a joint statement.

They will join Israel, which also publicly confirmed its participation earlier on Wednesday.

The group of Muslim-majority countries named in the statement are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8jek4vv8ko

And…? Any ol’group of thugs with money will do? They’re not going to rebuild it for the Palestinian people.

The thing is that the Palestinians need their homes, hospitals, schools, universities, cemeteries, sewage works, water supplies and roads rebuilding.

Do all these countries fall into the category of “any group of thugs”?

I don’t think so. Though I think it has been obvious for a long time that no one is going to provide the billions of dollars needed to rebuild Gaza apart from for a profit.

I’m just being pragmatic by the way, not suggesting that war should be something to make profit on. My personal view is that those that start a war should primarily pay for the war along with the support of their allies & funders. Others will say Israel should pay most of it. Whichever way you view “blame”, in reality Gaza needs outside investors. Though I agree it feels unsavoury for other countries/individuals to be profiting from this war in Gaza.

Details of the plan posted across multiple media sites including the Jerusalem Post:

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

US special envoy Jared Kushner presented a detailed blueprint for the reconstruction and economic transformation of the Gaza Strip in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. The multiphase master plan is intended to turn the enclave into a regional economic hub by 2035.

The proposal was introduced during the signing of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace charter.

The initiative sets ambitious targets for the next decade. It aims to raise Gaza’s GDP to more than $10 billion and increase average annual household income to over $13,000.

The plan is structured around a six-phase development timeline that begins in the south and advances northward.

Phase 1 focuses on Rafah and Khan Yunis. Phase 2 involves expanding Khan Yunis. Phase 3 targets development in the central refugee camps. Phase 4 centers on the reconstruction of Gaza City.

A major section of the coastline has been designated for coastal tourism, with plans to construct 180 mixed-use towers.

The interior of the Gaza Strip is zoned for residential neighborhoods and industrial zones covering more than 25 square kilometers. They are intended to accommodate data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities.

The infrastructure proposal includes a new port and airport, a trilateral crossing at Rafah, a freight rail line with a logistics corridor, and a network of ring and main roads to connect Gaza’s urban centers.

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

To support the new economy, $1.5b. has been allocated for vocational training and retraining programs.

The goal is to create more than 500,000 new jobs in the construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and digital sectors.

An additional $3b. investment fund is designated for commercial zones, business districts, and microgrants intended to stimulate local entrepreneurship.

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-884216

BBC:

Speaking at Davos, Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised the "efforts of President Trump and his leadership". But he warned: "The real test has to be Hamas leaving Gaza".

President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs in parts of the occupied West Bank, called for the full implementation of the peace plan, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and a central role for the PA in administering Gaza.

The head of the NCAG, Ali Shaath, meanwhile announced that the Rafah border crossing with Egypt would open next week in both directions. It has been mostly closed since May 2024, when the Palestinian side was seized by Israeli forces.
"Opening Rafah signals that Gaza is no longer closed to the future and to the war," he said.

The war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage.

Israel responded to the attack by launching a military campaign in Gaza, during which more than 71,560 people have been killed, according to the territory's health ministry.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy7mmpljze7o

I think there is a mind set amongst the pro pals that turnaround rather not have Gaza rebuilt as it undermines the 'cause'. There is a need for perpetual vicrimhood to galvanize the baying mobs that walk through London regularly. Rebuilding Gaza with an international coalition doesn't for in with the beloved genocide narrative does it?

You are mistaken in thinking that people love genocide.

Apart from the perpetrators, of course.

This just looks like an attempt to replace the UN.

The document setting up the Board apparently makes no mention of Gaza.
“The text says the board would be "an international organisation that seeks to promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict".”

UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp9jj1j74ggo

The UN’s top humanitarian official Tom Fletcher, told CNN that Trump’s Board of Peace will not replace his organization.

With his track record of getting things wrong that makes it more likely the UN will end up getting replaced, in my opinion.

The UN Security Council backed its creation didn’t it?

Just at a quick glance
The United Nations Security Council adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 on 17 November 2025 welcoming the establishment of the Board of Peace

Even if it does sideline the UN in any way I doubt it was the intention of that ratification. What actually happens in terms of one doing more than the other I’m not sure.

They did back its creation but I believe the argument is that the Board of Peace as it now appears bears little resemblance to what they thought they were backing. More international in flavour and less Gaza focused.

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is the name of the committee set up to manage day-to-day operations of the civil service and administration in the Gaza Strip. It consists of a 15-person committee of politically independent Palestinian technocrats that is supervised by the international Board of Peace.

"The International Board of Peace" meaning a bunch of people selected and approved by Trump, dismissed by Trump at whim, and overruled by Trump at whim.

Carney's invitation was withdrawn after he said something that might be interpreted as critical of Trump.

I think this is key. A paid for board is just ridiculous add in with the rest of Trump’s antics. Lets not even talk about Netanyahu on the board.

I don't think they can be dismissed by Trump at whim if they have paid the billion dollars to be life members?

But basically agree that it's The Trump Show.

More worryingly, Trump will continue to be the tyrant in charge, regardless or whether he is President or not.

I remain skeptical...

In a couple of years, if still alive, he will just be a retired billionaire and disgraced ex-politician.

His replacement will not be in thrall to him.

I would probably count as pro-Pal but I can’t understand why you would think that those who support a peaceful and safe life for Gazans in Gaza would be upset about reconstruction of Gaza for them?

Do you have evidence for this?

If people are quieter it is probably because they are relieved there is some sort of ceasefire in place and plans being made for reconstruction. This slightly refutes the idea the marching was all down to antisemitism surely but due to concerns a genocide was taking place?

I can see that Israel is moving the yellow boundary into Gaza and have had to have the Rafah opening imposed on them. Plus, they plan to restrict entry back into Gaza.

Also see Smotrich predictably not to pleased with the Gaza plan.

The concern I have is how the plans will benefit ordinary Palestinians living in Gaza and the time scales.

The United Nations Office for Project Services says Gaza has more than 60 million tons of rubble, enough to fill nearly 3,000 container ships. That will take over seven years to clear, they say, and then additional time will be needed for de-mining. From the Times of Israel.

It would be good to have clarity on the plan ahead and confirmation that Palestinians will be allowed back to live in Gaza if they have to leave for reconstruction.

Hamas need to disarm immediately too.

I'd like to see the Palestinian people have an outside body to report to. The UK and other nations spent tens of millions to build hospitals schools. A friend was part of the UK team who allocated that money. Imagine if the people could whistle blow and report a team of dodgy guys are building tunnels under our hospital, school to burrow into and launch missiles from, please can you stop them.

I'd be more than happy if we had less pro pal marches and a general election in antisemitism and inflammatory slogans. If a potential rebuild of Gaza can go towards those aims fair enough. It'll puss people off though if and when the reconstruction begins with international billions there are still calls to globalise the intafada.

"Propal marches "

An interesting way to describe opposition to racist genocide committed by Israel.

It’s just an abbreviation for what are objectively pro Palestinian marches 🤷🏼‍♀️

You know a lot of people see the war in Gaza as having 2 sides to it? Not just one side - Israel- but also the side that is Hamas. Do you believe Hamas to be entirely innocent? Or maybe they carry no responsibility because they are child like in your mind - who knows. It’s a strange facet of this war that so many people seem to leave Hamas out of the equation & forget what triggered this war.

As a reminder, Israel was the side attacked on 7/10/2023. Men, women & children were murdered, their crime was being Jewish. The intentions of Hamas are racist & genocidal. They want to destroy all Jews. So yes, those on pro Palestinian marches protesting in good faith should want to separate themselves from antisemitism & inflammatory slogans as @mids2019 says.

'Peace Board'

Can we play a game of spot the country without a civil war or democracy?