U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (January 15, 2026) announced the formation of a Gaza “board of peace,” a key phase two element of a U.S.-backed plan to end the war in the Palestine. “It is my Great Honour to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed,” Mr. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, adding that the members of the body will be announced “shortly.”“I can say with certainty that it is the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place,” Mr. Trump said. The board’s creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, charged with managing the day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza. The committee will work under the supervision of the board of peace, which Mr. Trump is expected to chair. The U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan first came into force on October 10, facilitating the return of all the hostages held by Hamas and an end to the fighting in the besieged territory.

Source: The Hindu January 16, 2026 01:11 UTC