In a recent development, President Donald Trump has revealed that the members of the Gaza Board of Peace will be announced early next year.
This comes as Israel and Hamas gradually transition into the second phase of the U.S. President's peace proposal.
According to One America News, President Trump has indicated that the board will primarily consist of international leaders. He stated, the kings, the presidents, prime ministers they all want to be on the Board of Peace. The President further emphasized the significance of the board, saying, Itll be one of the most legendary boards ever. Everyone wants to be on it. He also reiterated his intention to head the board.
In line with this, U.S. officials have been instructed to secure commitments from other nations to contribute troops or personnel to the International Stabilization Force (ISF). The ISF is tasked with disarming Hamas and gradually replacing IDF forces in the eastern sector of Gaza.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, shed light on the peace deal, saying, The stabilization force in the Security Council resolution is authorized to [disarm Hamas]. We specifically put language in there that said, by all means necessary. Thatll be a conversation with each country. [Conversations on the] rules of engagement [for the ISF] are ongoing.
Waltz further emphasized President Trump's stance on Hamas disarmament, stating, President Trump has repeatedly said, Hamas will disarm one way or another the easy way or the hard way.
The second phase of President Trump's peace deal also involves the establishment of a transitional Palestinian government and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, with the exception of a limited border security perimeter. The Board of Peace will serve as the international governing body until such time as the Palestinian Authority has satisfactorily completed its reform program and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza.
Reports suggest that the Trump administration is considering appointing a two-star U.S. General to command the ISF in Gaza. An Israeli official informed Axios that Waltz, during his recent visit, assured Netanyahu and others that U.S. leadership of the ISF, led by a two-star American general, should instill confidence in Israels security as the force undertakes Hamas disarmament.
Countries such as Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Egypt have been mentioned as potential contributors of soldiers to the ISF. However, it remains uncertain whether these nations are considering this, given Hamas's reluctance to disarm.
Senior Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal stated, The idea of total disarmament is unacceptable to the resistance. What is being proposed is a freeze, or storage [of weapons] to provide guarantees against any military escalation from Gaza with the Israeli occupation. Disarmament for a Palestinian means stripping away his very soul.
A significant hurdle to achieving lasting peace under President Trumps plan is the Israeli governments strong opposition to Palestinian sovereignty. This stance directly contradicts the proposals explicit long-term vision of a conditional pathway to Palestinian statehood.
Netanyahu has also reiterated his opposition to Palestinian statehood, arguing that The goal of a Palestinian state is to destroy the only Jewish state. They already had a state in Gaza, a de facto state, and it was used to try to destroy the only Jewish state.
As the world awaits the announcement of the Gaza Board of Peace, the path to lasting peace in the region remains fraught with challenges. The success of President Trump's peace proposal hinges on the willingness of all parties to compromise and work towards a common goal.
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