Washington: Trump has raised $1 billion USD as a requirement for permanent membership in the newly proposed Gaza Peace Committee. The initiative aims to foster long-term peace solutions in the region by inviting countries to join a Board of Peace that will oversee the implementation of these efforts.
According to Thai News Agency, the U.S. President has extended invitations to several countries, including Vietnam, Hungary, India, Australia, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania, to join the committee. The official announcement of the committee members is anticipated to take place at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for January 19-23.
A U.S. official, who preferred to remain anonymous, disclosed that countries aspiring to secure permanent membership in the committee are required to contribute $1 billion, equivalent to approximately 31.26 billion baht. Countries opting not to make this contribution will be designated as rotating members, with appointments renewed every three years.
The Peace Committee's responsibilities will include implementing the next steps in Gaza following an anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, set to commence on October 10, 2025. Key tasks include forming a new Palestinian governing body in Gaza to replace Hamas, deploying international security forces, disarming Hamas, and reconstructing the war-torn region since October 7, 2023.
In a communication dated January 16 to the leaders of the invited nations, President Trump indicated that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) had endorsed a 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza, as proposed by the United States.
Concurrently, the White House unveiled the list of Peace Committee members, featuring President Trump's close associates such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy for Peace Steve Whitkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel. The list also includes international figures like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Israeli billionaire Yakir Gabay. However, the Israeli Prime Minister's office expressed disapproval of the list, stating it had not been coordinated with Israel and conflicted with Israeli policy.