Trump announces formation of Gaza 'Board of Peace' as post-war governance plans take shape

US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a Gaza "board of peace," as part of a US-backed plan to end the war in Palestine.

"It is my Great Honour to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. He said 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," Trump said.

( @realDonaldTrump - Truth Social Post ) ( Donald J. Trump - Jan 15 2026, 6:24 PM ET ) It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. The Members of the Board will be announced

shortly, but I can say with certainty that it is … pic.twitter.com/TheMXjMhe5

— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) January 16, 2026

The board announcement was made shortly after the creation of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee which would manage day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza. The committee will work under the supervision of the board of peace.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff termed it the launch of Phase Two of the President's 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarisation, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.

"Phase Two establishes a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and begins the full demilitarisation and reconstruction of Gaza, primarily the disarmament of all unauthorised personnel. The US expects Hamas to comply fully with its obligations, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage. Failure to do so will bring serious consequences," he posted on X.

Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President’s 20-Point Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, moving from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction.

Phase Two establishes a transitional technocratic…

— Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (@SEPeaceMissions) January 14, 2026

The US-backed Gaza peace plan first came into force on October 10, 2025, facilitating the return of all the hostages held by Hamas and an end to the fighting in the besieged territory.