Trump Unveils Controversial “Board of Peace” for the Middle East: Diplomacy or Power Play?

President Donald Trump has once again thrust himself into the center of global diplomacy this time by proposing a new “Board of Peace” to oversee a Middle East peace agreement, with himself as its chair. While Trump insists the role wasn’t his idea but the demand of Arab and Israeli leaders, the move underscores both his enduring influence in the region and the complicated dynamics of international diplomacy.

What the Plan Looks Like

According to Trump’s announcement, the framework includes:

• Demilitarization of Gaza – aiming to prevent future armed conflicts.

• Release of all hostages within 72 hours if Hamas accepts the terms.

• Exclusion of Hamas and other terrorist groups from any governance role in Gaza.

• International oversight through the Board of Peace, with Trump positioned as chair.

This signals a shift in U.S. policy from behind-the-scenes negotiations to a more visible and structured international oversight—an approach that mirrors Trump’s signature style of making himself the centerpiece of every deal.

Echoes of the Abraham Accords

This isn’t Trump’s first foray into peace efforts in the region. His administration brokered the Abraham Accords in 2020, normalizing relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. The accords were hailed as groundbreaking but also criticized for sidelining the Palestinian issue.

The new proposal appears to double down on Trump’s belief that strong personalities and unconventional deal-making can achieve results where traditional diplomacy has stalled.

Netanyahu: Friend or Foe?

Complicating matters is Trump’s rocky relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two once projected a united front, but tensions flared after Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 election—a move Trump reportedly took as a personal betrayal.

Now, the question is whether Trump and Netanyahu can set aside bruised egos for the sake of peace—or whether their clashing ambitions will derail progress.

The Global Tea: Power, Politics, and Legacy

Critics argue that the Board of Peace may be less about actual diplomacy and more about Trump securing a legacy-defining role on the world stage. By framing the initiative as a request from Middle Eastern leaders, Trump positions himself not just as a former president but as an indispensable statesman.

Supporters, however, point to his past successes with the Abraham Accords and argue that his unorthodox style could pressure both sides into compromises traditional U.S. administrations have failed to secure.

Why This Matters

• Regional stability: Gaza remains a flashpoint of violence and humanitarian crisis.

• U.S. foreign policy: A Trump-led peace board could reshape America’s diplomatic posture if he wins reelection.

• Global perception: This move plays into Trump’s ongoing narrative of being the ultimate “deal-maker,” even outside the Oval Office.

Trump’s proposed Board of Peace is bold, dramatic, and dripping with both possibility and controversy. Whether it leads to genuine peace or becomes another chapter in his reality-TV-style politics remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: the world will be watching.