US Seeks to Play Down Fears Around Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace

The US government has instructed its diplomats to downplay concerns surrounding President Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative for the Gaza region. According to sources, the State Department has asked diplomats to emphasize that the Board is not intended to replace the United Nations, but rather to complement its efforts. The Board of Peace was established by the Trump administration as part of its broader Middle East peace plan. While details about its exact role and composition remain unclear, the government is seeking to reassure international partners that it will work in coordination with existing UN mechanisms, rather than seeking to undermine them. This move appears aimed at addressing concerns that the US is pursuing a unilateral approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, potentially sidelining multilateral institutions like the UN. The State Department's instructions suggest an effort to present the Board of Peace as a complementary initiative that can contribute to, rather than replace, established diplomatic frameworks.