President Donald Trump's administration has linked permanent membership of the so-called Board of Peace to a $1 billion (£810 million) contribution, a proposal that could reshape how global reconstruction efforts are financed and who gets to influence them. The initiative has drawn scrutiny from diplomats and aid experts over its unprecedented price tag for long-term participation on the international peace body tasked with Gaza's post-war governance.
The core of the controversy comes from a draft charter circulated to dozens of nations. According to the document, countries may serve on the Board of Peace for up to three years without paying a fee, but that time limit 'shall not apply to Member States that contribute more than $1 billion in cash funds' within the first year, effectively granting them extended influence. The Board is envisioned as an international organisation tasked with promoting stability, restoring governance, and securing peace in conflict-affected areas, beginning with post-war Gaza.
