Pakistan maintains that it has joined the initiative “in good faith” as part of a collective regional effort
On January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald J. Trump ratified the Charter of the Board of Peace and established it as an official international organization. This charter aimed at shaping governance and reconstruction in Gaza. Trump will serve as the Board’s chairman, and he was joined by other founding members from different countries committed to promote peace, stability, and long-term development.
According to two senior US officials, Trump is expected to unveil a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza and outline an International Stabilization Force at the board’s inaugural meeting on February 19 in Washington, D.C.. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including several heads of state, are expected to attend.
The board was established through documents signed in Davos endorsed by a resolution of the United Nations Security Council as part of Trump’s broader Gaza initiative. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier announced Israel’s participation, although his office later indicated he may not attend the inaugural session.
Officials say a central feature of the meeting will be the announcement of a major international fund for Gaza’s reconstruction, financed through voluntary contributions from participating countries. International Stabilization Force is also expected to be announced, with other countries reportedly offering thousands of troops for deployment in the coming months. For instance, Indonesia has announced to contribute up to 8,000 troops.
The stabilization plan includes provisions aimed at disarming Hamas fighters. Under the proposal, members who renounce violence and surrender weapons may receive amnesty. Besides, the board will also review updates from the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, tasked with managing the territory’s civil governance following Hamas’s removal from administrative control.
Pakistan has confirmed its participation in the initiative. The Foreign Office during a weekly press briefing confirmed that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the February 19 meeting, accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Officials said Pakistan’s involvement reflects its alignment with a broader coalition of Islamic and Arab nations supporting the Gaza under the UN Security Council framework.
More than 20 countries have agreed to join, however, some governments and analysts have expressed caution, warning that the new body could overlap with or undermine existing U.N. mechanisms. Pakistan, however, maintains that it has joined the initiative “in good faith” as part of a collective regional effort rather than acting independently.
The first formal gathering of the Board of Peace on February 19, with discussions is expected to focus exclusively on Gaza despite broader speculation that the body could expand its mandate to address other global conflicts in the future.
What now remains to be seen is whether the Board of Peace will bring any real and meaningful relief to those poor people who have suffered so deeply from Israeli violence.
