Overview
- Trump signed the Board of Peace charter in Davos as chairman with representatives from 19 countries, positioning the body to implement a Gaza ceasefire and pursue broader conflict resolution.
- Britain, France, Norway and Sweden declined or have not committed, Russia's Vladimir Putin said he is still studying his invitation, and CNBC reported Trump withdrew Canada's invite.
- Reported founding terms include a US$1 billion fee for permanent seats and concentrated leadership powers, prompting concerns over legitimacy and duplication of United Nations roles.
- Jared Kushner unveiled a 'New Gaza' redevelopment plan as Gaza administrator Ali Shaath said the Rafah crossing will reopen next week, with Israel indicating the matter will be considered.
- Ukraine diplomacy is moving in parallel, with Trump meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. envoys heading to Moscow, and two days of U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks set to start in the United Arab Emirates on Friday.