US President Donald Trump formally unveiled the newly established Board of Peace at a ceremony in Davos
By Sammy,
US President Donald Trump formally unveiled the newly established Board of Peace at a ceremony in Davos, declaring that "we have peace in the Middle East." Speaking alongside world leaders and senior diplomats, Trump said the war in Gaza is "coming to an end," though he acknowledged that "little fires" remain. He warned that while Hamas is expected to uphold its commitments, failure to disarm would lead to its destruction, saying the group "has to give up their weapons." Trump added that multiple countries have told him they are prepared to act if necessary.
Trump also addressed broader regional issues, saying Hezbollah must still be dealt with but now represents only a "small remnant" of its former strength. He described the June strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities as a "great victory for the goal of peace" and praised developments in Syria under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, saying the new government is making "tremendous progress." Trump argued that the Board of Peace, working alongside the United Nations, could become "one of the most consequential bodies ever," starting with Gaza and later expanding to other conflicts.
Following Trump's remarks, the Board of Peace charter was formally signed, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announcing that the body is now an official international organization. Bahrain and Morocco became the first foreign states to sign the charter, represented by senior ministers, both countries having normalized relations with Israel during Trump's first term. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the board's immediate priority is ensuring that the Gaza ceasefire becomes enduring, describing it as a "board of action" focused on results.
On Gaza, Trump said the ceasefire has been "painstakingly maintained," pointing to increased humanitarian aid and claiming that the 20 living hostages had been secured. He said efforts are ongoing to recover the body of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili and pledged that Gaza would be demilitarized, governed by a technocratic authority, and "beautifully rebuilt." Senior White House adviser Jared Kushner outlined a phased reconstruction plan beginning in Rafah and moving north, tied to full disarmament. According to the plan, Hamas's heavy weapons would be dismantled immediately, with smaller arms collected sector by sector, reconstruction proceeding only after verified disarmament, and the IDF eventually withdrawing to a security perimeter.
Kushner said the next 100 days would focus on aid and rebuilding, followed by an international investment conference in Washington. He described incentives for demilitarization, including amnesty, reintegration, or safe passage for Hamas members, with some potentially joining a new Palestinian police force after vetting. Meanwhile, officials announced that the Rafah Crossing is expected to reopen soon in both directions, pending final coordination. Israel has not issued an official statement, though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene the cabinet to discuss both the crossing and the return of Gvili's body.
Topics: Iran, Lebanon & Hezbollah, Gaza
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