At least eight additional countries have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, a proposed international body of world leaders that would oversee the next phase in Gaza and potentially expand into broader global affairs. Hungary and Vietnam have accepted invitations, their governments confirmed.
A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership, while a three-year term requires no payment, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity. The funds are expected to support reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accepted the invitation, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said Sunday. Vietnam’s Communist Party chief, To Lam, has also agreed to join, according to the foreign ministry.
India has received an invitation, a senior official said, while Australia is reviewing the proposal. “We’ll talk it through with the U.S. to properly understand what this means and what’s involved,” Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. on Monday.
Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan also confirmed receipt of invitations. Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania earlier said they were invited. The total number of invitees has not been disclosed.
An official announcement is expected during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
The board is tasked with implementing terms of the Gaza ceasefire that began Oct. 10. Responsibilities include forming a new Palestinian committee, deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, and initiating reconstruction.
In invitation letters sent Friday, Trump wrote that the Board of Peace would pursue “a bold new approach to resolving global conflict.” The initiative could serve as an alternative to the United Nations Security Council, which has faced gridlock on Gaza due to U.S. vetoes. The Security Council endorsed a U.S. ceasefire plan that includes creating the board.
The White House also announced an executive committee to advance the board’s goals. Israel objected in a Saturday statement, saying the committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy.”
The committee includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump national security adviser Robert Gabriel, and Israeli businessman Yakir Gabay.
Ceasefire monitors Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey are also represented. While Turkey has tense ties with Israel, it maintains communications with Hamas and may play a role in demobilization efforts.
