In Shorts
- Trump launched the Board of Peace in Davos to support peace and reconstruction in Gaza.
- The U.S. president warned Hamas it must lay down its weapons or face severe consequences.
- World leaders signed on to the peace framework amid mixed global reactions.
At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump officially announced the formation of a new international coalition dubbed the Board of Peace aimed at guiding peace and reconstruction in Gaza and beyond. The launch drew leaders from around the world to endorse the initiative and signal international backing for Trump’s vision of conflict resolution.
In his address to delegates and foreign officials, Trump portrayed the Israel-Hamas war as nearing its conclusion and highlighted the potential for a transformed future for the Gaza Strip. He emphasized that the region’s strategic position holds promise for revitalization once stability is achieved.
A central theme of Trump’s remarks was an uncompromising message to Hamas. Standing before the gathering, he insisted that the militant group must surrender its weapons under the terms of the ceasefire deal. Trump warned that failure to comply with this condition could bring about “the end” of Hamas as it is currently known, stressing that disarmament is essential for sustainable peace in the region. This stark ultimatum underscored his commitment to a demilitarized Gaza as part of the broader peace framework.
The Board of Peace is designed to work alongside a Gaza administrative body responsible for overseeing daily governance and reconstruction efforts. Trump described the initiative as a new chapter in diplomatic efforts, with participating nations signing the founding charter at the summit. The event included representation from countries across multiple regions, illustrating a broad, if not unanimous, interest in supporting the initiative.
While the announcement was met with support from some quarters, reactions among international partners have varied. Some allies have welcomed the effort to forge a new path toward stability, while others have expressed reservations about the board’s structure and how it aligns with traditional international bodies.
Trump’s Davos speech also revisited his claims of global achievements since taking office, framing the Board of Peace as part of a wider strategy to reduce conflict worldwide. As leaders digest the implications of the initiative, attention now turns to whether Hamas will respond to the disarmament demand and how the board will shape diplomatic and reconstruction efforts in Gaza in the weeks and months ahead.
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