Seven additional countries have agreed to join the newly formed Board of Peace, an initiative led by former United States President Donald Trump. The board, initially believed to focus on ending the conflict in Gaza, now appears to have broader ambitions that could overlap with the functions of the United Nations. Muslim-majority countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, and Qatar have endorsed its goals of supporting reconstruction and promoting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

At the World Economic Forum, Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted an invitation to join, though Putin later said the offer was still under consideration. Russia has proposed contributing one billion dollars from frozen assets, viewing the board as relevant to Middle Eastern affairs. Several other nations, such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Vietnam, have already signed up. The Vatican has also received an invitation, with Pope Leo considering participation.

Despite growing support, some countries remain hesitant or have declined to join. Canada and the United Kingdom have yet to respond publicly, while Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob rejected the invitation, citing concerns about interference with the international order.