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US President Donald Trump launched his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos as part of a 20-point ceasefire plan in Gaza, claiming record humanitarian aid delivery. However, Palestinians report ongoing Israeli attacks, hundreds martyred, blocked aid, and harsh living conditions, contradicting US claims of a maintained ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump launched his so-called ‘Board of Peace’ with representatives of 19 countries signing the charter in Davos, Switzerland. Initially introduced as a tool for Gaza’s recovery after two years of Israeli genocide, the draft suggests a broader scope. Trump claimed he ended eight wars, made the world safer, and pledged to demilitarize and rebuild Gaza.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved gun licenses for settlers in 18 illegal West Bank settlements amid rising settler attacks against Palestinians. He stated over 240,000 settlers received permits since the expansion of the policy. Local and international groups have documented forced displacement of Palestinians, as illegal settlements and settler violence continue increasing across the occupied territories.
Israeli forces demolished structures at the UNRWA headquarters in occupied Jerusalem on Tuesday after confiscating staff devices and expelling them. This comes as part of a broader campaign to shut down UNRWA, including passing laws banning the agency and seizing its offices. The UN warned the attack is a serious violation of international law and UN privileges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip Thursday’s launch of Trump’s “Board of Peace” at Davos after Switzerland confirmed it must cooperate with the ICC over a Gaza war crimes warrant. Despite his absence, his office confirmed Israel will join the initiative, which positions itself as an alternative to existing international bodies.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel he may refer it to the International Court of Justice if it fails to repeal anti-UNRWA laws and return seized property. Israel banned UNRWA operations, seized its East Jerusalem offices, and 382 of its Gaza employees have been killed amid war. UN officials consider UNRWA crucial to Gaza’s aid response.
