Countries invited to join Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza will reportedly be required to pay a staggering $1 billion if they wish to maintain their membership for longer than an initial three-year term.
The $1 Billion Membership Clause
According to a draft document first obtained by Bloomberg News, the board's charter includes a specific financial stipulation. While member states would typically serve a term of no more than three years, that limit would be waived for any nation contributing over one billion US dollars in cash funds to the board within the charter's first year.
The reported clause states: "Each Member State shall serve a term of no more than three years from this Charter’s entry into force, subject to renewal by the Chairman." It crucially adds that the three-year rule "shall not apply to Member States that contribute more than USD $1,000,000,000 in cash funds to the Board of Peace within the first year of the Charter".
Netanyahu's Immediate Rejection
The controversial proposal has already met with significant political resistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected the terms of the board following the announcement of its first intended members.
This swift dismissal from a key regional leader casts immediate doubt on the viability of the plan and underscores the complex diplomatic challenges surrounding any new Gaza peace initiative.
Unanswered Questions and Future Implications
The revelation of the substantial financial requirement raises numerous questions about the board's proposed operation and funding model. It remains unclear which nations have been approached or have agreed to participate under these conditions.
The reported draft, dated Sunday 18 January 2026, suggests the plan is part of ongoing efforts to formulate a post-conflict structure for Gaza. However, with a major participant like Israel opposing the framework and the extraordinary financial demand placed on members, the future of the "Board of Peace" appears uncertain at this early stage.
