Gaza Peace Council
The Gaza Peace Council is a U.S.-led international and technocratic body established under the second Trump administration to oversee the post-war governance, reconstruction, and disarmament of the Gaza Strip. It serves as the primary mediator between Israel and Palestinian factions to implement a 'one authority, one weapon' model.
The Gaza Peace Council (also referred to as the Gaza Board of Peace) emerged in 2026 as the central diplomatic and administrative vehicle for the 'Day After' in the Gaza Strip. Established with heavy backing from the United States, the Council is designed to replace the Hamas governing apparatus with a technocratic Palestinian administration. Its mandate is built on the principle of 'one authority, one law, one weapon,' aiming to consolidate all security and civil functions under a single, non-factional entity.
Throughout mid-2026, the Council has navigated complex negotiations involving Israel, Hamas, and regional mediators including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. A core component of its strategy is the 'zero trust' framework, which assumes mutual suspicion between the warring parties and relies on independent verification mechanisms rather than goodwill. This framework governs the phased disarmament of Palestinian terror factions and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave.
In July 2026, the Council reached a significant milestone with the announcement of a comprehensive disarmament deal. The plan, supported by President Donald Trump, outlines a 200-to-300-day implementation period. Under this agreement, an International Stabilization Force—led by the U.S.—will take custody of heavy weaponry and neutralize tunnel infrastructure, while light weapons are transitioned to a newly formed local police force. The Council also oversees humanitarian initiatives, including the establishment of 'Hamas-free' humanitarian zones and the proposed dismantling of UNRWA operations in favor of new aid delivery structures. While Israel has expressed skepticism regarding the long-term compliance of terror groups, it has formally engaged with the Council's roadmap as the primary path toward regional stabilization.