In a moment many are already calling historic, President Donald Trump took the stage at Davos to officially unveil his new “Board of Peace,” an international body he says could reshape the future of the Middle East—and perhaps the world.
“This is a very exciting day, long in the making,” Trump told the gathered world leaders, business executives and dignitaries. Framing the moment as a global turning point, he declared, “We have peace in the Middle East. Nobody thought that was possible. We’ve settled eight wars, and I believe another one’s coming pretty soon.”
Trump described the Board of Peace as a high-level coalition of presidents, prime ministers and foreign ministers who will work alongside the United Nations but with a mandate for concrete action, not endless discussion. “This board has the chance to be one of the most consequential bodies ever created,” he said. “And it’s my enormous honor to serve as its chairman.”
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Behind this new organization is the rebuilding of Gaza. Trump said the Board’s first assignment is to implement a comprehensive plan to stabilize and rebuild the Strip after years of bloodshed.
He emphasized that the goal is not only the end of war, but the transformation of daily life: “We’re committed to ensuring Gaza is demilitarized, properly governed and beautifully rebuilt. It’s going to be a great plan,” Trump said, calling Gaza’s future “a great thing to watch” as the Board’s work unfolds.
However, he does not intend to stop with Gaza when it comes to the Board making changes worldwide.
“Once this board is completely formed, we can do pretty much whatever we want to do. And we’ll do it in conjunction with the United Nations,” Trump said.
Behind the scenes of the peace architecture are senior advisers long associated with Trump’s Middle East initiatives—most notably son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Taking the podium to lay out the practical roadmap, Kushner reminded the audience how recent the breakthrough really is.
“It was just over 100 days ago that we got the final deal done and everyone was celebrating and joyous about the hostages coming home and the end to this long war that nobody thought was possible,” Kushner said.
But he quickly added that securing a deal was only the beginning. “As you guys know, peace is a different deal than a business deal because you’re changing a mindset.”
Kushner outlined an ambitious master plan to turn Gaza from a war zone into a hub of opportunity—complete with workforce housing, industry and full employment.
According to The Jerusalem Post, the plan will cost about $25 billion to implement. All of it, Kushner stressed, hinges on Hamas laying down its weapons. “We, Hamas, signed a deal to demilitarize. That is what we are going to enforce,” he said firmly. “People ask us what our plan B is. We do not have a plan B.”
The ultimate vision, Kushner explained, is simple: “Our goal here is peace between Israel and the Palestinian people. Everyone wants to live peacefully. Everyone wants to live with dignity.”
If the world stands together and resists the urge to inflame old hostilities, he believes the breakthrough in Gaza can serve as a template for other seemingly intractable conflicts. “If we believe that peace is possible, then peace really can be possible,” he said.
Trump closed the event with a promise that this initiative will not be another empty diplomatic gesture. “This is not going to be a waste of time,” he insisted. “We waste so much time on things that never happened. This will happen, and it’s already happening.”
Whether the Board of Peace becomes a stabilizing force or a catalyst for greater prophetic fulfillment remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: history is accelerating. These developments are not merely political—they are eschatological. They serve as a reminder that the stage is being set, the actors are taking their positions and the clock is moving toward a final act foretold long ago.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
