Putin Invited to Join US-Led Gaza ‘Board of Peace,’ Trump Says

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join a proposed U.S.-led “Board of Peace” aimed at helping shape a post-war political and security framework for Gaza.

Trump said the initiative would bring together major global and regional powers to oversee stabilization, reconstruction, and long-term governance arrangements in Gaza following the ongoing conflict.

He described the proposed body as a mechanism to prevent renewed violence and to coordinate international responsibilities, including security guarantees and humanitarian reconstruction.

According to Trump, the invitation to Putin reflects the belief that durable peace in Gaza would require the involvement of influential global actors, including Russia, alongside the United States and key regional stakeholders. He said excluding major powers would weaken any peace effort and risk repeating past failures.

Trump did not provide details on whether Putin had formally accepted the invitation or how the board would be structured, funded, or legally mandated. He also did not clarify whether Israel or Palestinian representatives would be direct members, though he suggested regional partners would play a role.

The proposal comes amid continued fighting in Gaza and intense international debate over who should govern the territory after the war. Various governments and international organizations have floated ideas ranging from a reformed Palestinian Authority administration to multinational oversight arrangements.

The Kremlin has not publicly commented on Trump’s statement. Analysts say the idea of Russian participation in a U.S.-led initiative would face significant diplomatic hurdles, given current tensions between Washington and Moscow over Ukraine and broader geopolitical rivalries.

Still, Trump framed the proposal as unconventional but necessary, arguing that broad international buy-in would be essential to prevent Gaza from becoming a recurring flashpoint. The idea has already drawn mixed reactions, with supporters calling it pragmatic and critics questioning its feasibility and legitimacy.

Sources: Reuters, BBC News, Al Jazeera, Associated Press (AP)