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Trump launches 'Board of Peace' at Davos, pledges to enforce post-war Gaza order

Donald Trump warned Gaza's extremist groups to disarm or face elimination, declaring that resistance must end as nations pledged intervention

BY ARUN JAYAN

UPDATED 1 HOUR AGO

President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 22, signed the charter of his proposed 'Board of Peace' on the global stage in Davos, pledging to “stop generations of hatred and bloodshed” in the Middle East and to deliver what he called a “beautiful, everlasting, and glorious peace.”

Addressing the annual World Economic Forum meeting, Trump framed the 'Board of Peace' as the centerpiece of his administration’s 20-point blueprint for Gaza’s post-war governance, reconstruction and long-term stability.

The board, he said, would guide Gaza’s transition “from conflict to peace and development,” while coordinating international funding, enforcing accountability and overseeing reconstruction efforts.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The US-backed “Board of Peace” is intended to administer the fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after the war between Israel and Hamas. The final makeup of the board has not been confirmed. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the 'Board of Peace' at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Disarmament set as non-negotiable

Trump made clear that the initiative hinges on the complete dismantling of H***s’s military capabilities, issuing his most explicit warning yet to the radical group.

He said that the extremist group must surrender its weapons, arguing that armed resistance had been ingrained from birth, and warned that failure to disarm would mean that “it’s going to be the end of them.”

Trump added that several countries, including some not traditionally involved in Middle East security operations, had privately told him that they were prepared to intervene if the group did not comply.

The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a range of issues, including Trump's vow to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a range of issues, including Trump's vow to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Claims of broader global peace record

The president used the ceremony to highlight what he described as his administration’s success in ending conflicts elsewhere, citing actions against Iran, H*******h in Lebanon and a recent operation to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Gesturing to leaders standing alongside him on stage, Trump said that many came from countries where he claimed to have helped resolve disputes, presenting their presence as validation of the new initiative.

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a reception for business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United States and Europe over a range of issues, including Trump's vow to acquire Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — President Donald Trump speaks during a reception for business leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting on January 21, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

35 leaders join Trump's 'Board of Peace' charter at Davos ceremony

According to Trump, around 35 world leaders have already committed to join the 'Board of Peace' from roughly 50 invitations issued. Many of those present in Davos were invited to sign the charter during the ceremony.

Trump joked about being asked to serve as chairman of the board, saying that he accepted the role with pride and seriousness, and praised what he called a strong group of leaders and younger officials already working within the framework.

He also struck a light-hearted tone as he described his relationships with those on stage, remarking that, unusually, he liked everyone involved.

Members of the UN Security Council raise their hands to vote in favor of a draft resolution to authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, on November 17, 2025 at UN headquarters in New York City. The United Nations Security Council is voting on a draft resolution authored by the US that welcomes the establishment of a Board of Peace (BoP) as a — Members of the UN Security Council raise their hands to vote in favor of a draft resolution to authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, on November 17, 2025, at UN headquarters in New York City (Adam Gray/Getty Images)

The 'Board of Peace' was first floated in October 2025 and gained a significant boost the following month when it received an endorsement from the United Nations Security Council, a rare show of consensus on a Gaza-related initiative.

Trump said that the board was already operational and attracted widespread interest, predicting that “just about every country” would ultimately want to take part.

In a video message played in the auditorium, Ali Shaath, chair of the Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, said that the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza soon would be opening in both directions.