Trump to Announce International Peace Council for Gaza Next Week
Two U.S. officials disclosed on Wednesday that President Donald Trump plans to announce the formation of the "International Peace Council for Gaza" next week. This council will be chaired by Trump and will involve various global leaders as part of a broader initiative aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territory.
The officials confirmed that the establishment of the council will pave the way for the second phase of an agreement intended to bring stability to Gaza, as reported by "Axios."
Previously, Trump indicated that the names of the global leaders participating in the council would be revealed early this year, noting that several leaders have expressed interest in joining the council, which was formed as part of the ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.
A U.S. report suggested that former international Middle East envoy Nikolai Mladenov has been proposed to serve as the council's representative on the ground, working alongside a future technocratic Palestinian government.
On November 17, 2025, the UN Security Council passed a resolution welcoming the creation of the Gaza Peace Council, viewing it as a transitional administrative body with international legal personality, tasked with establishing a framework and coordinating funding for the reconstruction of the territory.
The resolution was supported by 13 countries, while Russia and China abstained from voting. Both Israel and Hamas expressed opposition to certain aspects of the plan.
The initiative is based on a 20-point peace document developed by President Trump, which was endorsed by all parties during the Sharm el-Sheikh summit in October 2025.
Regarding international participation, countries such as Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia have expressed interest in joining the international stability force but emphasized the need for an official United Nations mandate before taking part.
The primary role of the Peace Council will be to oversee the performance of the technocratic Palestinian commission responsible for managing public and municipal services in Gaza, as well as to establish the executive framework for reconstruction and manage funding for the region's development.
