Trump’s International Peace Commission Seeks State Contributions
President Donald Trump’s proposed International Peace Commission, which is tasked with overseeing the rebuilding of Gaza, is asking for $1 billion in contributions from individual states. This funding is intended to secure permanent membership in the commission, as opposed to a temporary three-year term that doesn’t require financial input. A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, mentioned that the specific charter of this organization has not been made public.
The funds raised are meant to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction, representing another step in President Trump’s strategy to position himself as a key player in global affairs, challenging established methods of geopolitical governance.
Reports indicate that several other nations are assessing the viability of such financial commitments. Countries including Australia, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan have received invitations to join, while Canada, Türkiye, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania have already acknowledged their invitations. The total number of invitees remains unclear.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accepted his invitation, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó during a state radio interview. Orbán, known for being one of Trump’s most vocal supporters in Europe, continues to express his backing in various forms.
In a recent letter to world leaders, Trump extended invitations for participation as “founding members,” indicating that the peace commission aims to pursue an innovative method for addressing global conflicts.
The already appointed Executive Committee includes notable figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and U.S. Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel.
If the peace commission succeeds, it may gain significant influence internationally and potentially rival the United Nations Security Council, which has been the dominant global body since the end of World War II.
