Trump plans to establish a Peace Council with $1 billion permanent membership fee, bypassing UN governance structure.
Peace Council Structure
Bloomberg has obtained the draft statute of Trump’s proposed Peace Council. According to the document, Trump would serve as the first chairman, deciding on the admission of other representatives. Council decisions would be made by majority vote, with each member having one vote, but ultimately approved by the chairman.
The statute specifies that a member’s term cannot exceed three years but may be extended by the chairman. However, the three-year term would not apply to members who donate $1 billion to the Peace Council.
Alternative to the UN
The Council is described as an “international organization whose purpose is to promote stability, restore reliable and lawful governance, and ensure lasting peace in areas affected by or threatened by conflict.” Critics suggest Trump is building an organization competitive with the UN.
An unnamed US official confirmed that access to the Peace Council will be free, while the $1 billion fee would secure permanent membership. The funds are to be used for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
White House Clarification
The Trump administration denied reports that a $1 billion payment would be required to join the council. “There is no minimum fee to join the Peace Council,” the White House stated in a post on X, while confirming other aspects of Bloomberg’s report.
“It will simply enable permanent membership for countries that show deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity,” the White House added.
Israel’s Opposition
The White House announced that the Gaza Strip Peace Council will include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. Other members include Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, billionaire Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and advisor Robert Gabriel.
The executive board also includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi. Israel has objected to their presence. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the US-published composition was not consulted with Israeli authorities.
An anonymous US official responded to Netanyahu’s criticism: “This is our show, not his. In recent months, we have done things in Gaza that no one previously thought were possible. We intend to continue our actions.”