Overview
- The Board of Peace’s official X account listed 26 founding members drawn largely from Middle Eastern, Asian and other regional powers, with no G7 countries included.
- New Zealand formally refused to join in its current form, citing the need for clarity on scope and consistency with the UN Charter.
- The charter broadens the mandate beyond Gaza, grants President Trump veto power and open‑ended chairmanship, and offers permanent seats for $1 billion contributions.
- China, France, the United Kingdom and other key powers have declined or withheld participation as UN leaders and European governments reaffirm support for UN primacy.
- Eight Muslim-majority states that joined issued a joint statement backing the board’s Gaza role and Palestinian statehood, while Israel’s status remains unclear after a stated intention to join was not reflected on the board’s public member list.