Overview
- An official X account for the Board of Peace listed 26 founding members, adding Kuwait to earlier tallies and excluding Israel from the welcome posts despite Netanyahu’s stated intent to join.
- President Donald Trump ratified the charter at Davos and serves as chairman, with the current roster dominated by regional and middle powers as major G7 states remain out and Canada’s invitation was rescinded.
- Reported charter text broadens the mandate beyond Gaza, grants the chairman veto and ejection powers and the right to choose a successor, and offers lifetime membership for a $1 billion contribution.
- UN Secretary‑General António Guterres asserted the Security Council’s sole authority over peace and security, China rejected an invitation, and Slovakia publicly declined to join, citing cost and UN primacy.
- Pakistan’s inclusion featured prominently in the 26-member list and drew widespread ridicule on social media, while questions persist over the board’s legal footing, funding controls, and ties to Gaza reconstruction.