Pakistan Becomes First Nation to Join Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

Pakistan has accepted U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to become the inaugural member of the newly proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, marking the first confirmed participation in the American-led initiative aimed at post-conflict governance and reconstruction in the Palestinian territory.

The announcement came today from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had received and accepted the personal invitation extended by President Trump. Officials described the decision as consistent with Pakistan’s longstanding advocacy for Palestinian rights and its support for implementing the Gaza peace framework under UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

“Pakistan joins the Board of Peace to contribute to concrete steps toward a permanent ceasefire, expanded humanitarian assistance, and the rebuilding of Gaza,” the Foreign Office statement said.

The Board of Peace — chaired by President Trump — is envisioned as a high-level international body that will oversee aspects of the 20-point Gaza plan announced earlier this month. A parallel operational “Gaza Executive Board,” comprising figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and others, is expected to handle day-to-day implementation, including demilitarization, economic redevelopment, and humanitarian coordination.

Membership in the board is structured on a tiered basis: participating countries may join for a renewable three-year term or secure permanent status through a reported $1 billion contribution to a dedicated reconstruction fund. Pakistani officials have not yet clarified whether Islamabad intends to make a financial commitment or explore alternative forms of participation, such as technical or logistical support.

Pakistan’s acceptance stands out amid a broader invitation list that reportedly includes more than 60 nations, among them Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, India, Canada, Argentina, and several European and Gulf states. While several countries have acknowledged receiving invitations, Pakistan is the first to publicly confirm its decision to join.

The Board of Peace is expected to hold its inaugural discussions in the coming weeks, potentially coinciding with upcoming international summits focused on Middle East stability and Gaza reconstruction.