Trump Initiates Global Peace Council to Address International Crises

An international peace council has been proposed under the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, aiming to address ongoing global crises and conflicts. According to recently circulated documents, the council will offer states the opportunity to secure indefinite membership by contributing one billion U.S. dollars within a year. The financial framework and operational guidelines were published by various media outlets, with the complete charter available via the Times of Israel.

The envisioned council is set to focus initially on the Gaza Strip, supporting efforts for reconstruction and stabilization. The funds, managed directly by Trump, would primarily be dedicated to rebuilding Gaza and overseeing a transition to a technocratic administration in the region. The council is a central component of Trump's multi-phase plan for long-term peace in the area, which includes a permanent ceasefire and the disarmament of Hamas.

Beyond its initial focus, the council's mandate is expected to expand, allowing it to intervene in a range of international crises. The stated goal is to create a more agile and effective international body for conflict resolution, distinguishing itself from traditional institutions such as the United Nations, which Trump has often criticized for inefficiency. The council's operational principles emphasize pragmatic judgment, innovative solutions, and the willingness to depart from established approaches that have not yielded desired results.

Several world leaders have received invitations to join the council, including Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Argentina's President Javier Milei, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Viktor Orban has reportedly accepted his invitation. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed reservations, noting that the council's charter was developed without prior coordination with Israel.

Membership in the council is restricted to heads of state and government officials personally invited by Trump. Standard membership is set to last three years, with the possibility of indefinite extension for nations contributing at least one billion dollars. The council chairman, a role designated to Trump, retains the authority to invite or remove members and to dissolve the council at his discretion. Amendments to the charter require approval by a two-thirds majority of members, alongside the chairman's consent.

While some governments have acknowledged receipt of formal invitations, they have largely refrained from committing to participation or financial contributions. The initiative has drawn comparisons to a private club structure, with certain diplomats highlighting concerns over its alignment with international norms and the foundational principles of the United Nations.

The provisional executive board includes notable figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump advisor Jared Kushner, billionaire Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump advisor Robert Gabriel Jr., and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. This interim body is tasked with temporary oversight of Gaza's administration, aiming to maintain the current ceasefire and support a technocratic Palestinian leadership in daily governance.

As the proposal continues to generate international debate, its structure and objectives underscore a shift toward alternative mechanisms for global conflict management, with significant emphasis on financial commitment and streamlined decision-making.