Trump launches 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza ceasefire

At the World Economic Forum, President Trump unveiled a 'Board of Peace' to help oversee a Gaza ceasefire; attendance was limited and several Western allies declined to participate.

President Donald Trump unveiled a 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He described the body as a way to help maintain the Gaza ceasefire and plan for the territory's future. Several traditional U.S. allies did not join the launch and attendance was smaller than organizers stated. Key facts: - The Board of Peace was presented as an international body to lead efforts around the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction. - Organizers said 59 countries had signed on, but officials from only 19 countries plus the United States attended, and some countries including France, Norway and Sweden declined to participate. - Ali Shaath, named to oversee a new Palestinian technocratic committee, announced the Rafah border crossing is to open in both directions next week. - Decisions on membership, the board's mandate and any funding remain pending, with some leaders requiring parliamentary approval or further diplomatic consultations. Summary: The launch prompted cautious responses from several Western governments and questions about how the board would interact with the United Nations and existing international arrangements. Undetermined at this time.