Trump's Board of Peace Seeks Extensive Legal Protections for Members

WHO:

Alternet - President Donald Trump is the chairman of the "Board of Peace."

The Guardian - The seven-member executive board includes Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Susie Wiles, and Marco Rubio.

The Guardian - Nickolay Mladenov is the high representative for Gaza.

WHAT:

Alternet - The "Board of Peace" is seeking to grant its members "sweeping immunity" from legal proceedings.

The Guardian - The draft resolution allows the Board of Peace to obtain public property in Gaza "free of charge."

The Guardian - The resolution defines legal processes from which members would have immunity as "any arrest, detention or legal proceedings in the courts or other entities in Gaza."

The Guardian - The prospective immunity resolution is titled "RESOLUTION NO 2026/3."

The Guardian - The Board of Peace plans to build a base for an international military force in Gaza.

WHERE:

Alternet - The Board of Peace is focused on Gaza.

The Guardian - Discussions are taking place in Cairo regarding the governance of Gaza.

WHEN:

The Guardian - The UN security council authorized the Board of Peace to oversee Gaza until 31 December 2027.

The Guardian - The draft resolution will go into force upon Mladenov’s signature.

WHY:

Alternet - The initiative began as part of Trump's plan to carry out a peace deal in Gaza and facilitate rebuilding.

The Guardian - Critics express concern that Trump is attempting to replace the United Nations with the Board of Peace.

HOW:

Alternet - The resolution allows Trump to override immunity "pending majority support from his peace board."

The Guardian - Six lawyers specializing in US contracting law and international armed conflict reviewed the draft resolution.

(UPDATED June 27, 2026 19:20 UTC)

President Trump is now the chairman of the "Board of Peace," which includes notable members like Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Susie Wiles, and Marco Rubio, while Nickolay Mladenov serves as the high representative for Gaza. The board is seeking to grant its members sweeping immunity from legal proceedings and plans to build a base for an international military force in Gaza, with discussions currently taking place in Cairo. The draft resolution, titled "RESOLUTION NO 2026/3," will take effect upon Mladenov’s signature, and the UN Security Council has authorized the board to oversee Gaza until December 31, 2027.