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Trump's Board of Peace requires nations pay $1 billion for permanent membership

By Daniel Estrin,

Steve Inskeep

Published January 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM CST

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President Trump's Board of Peace is part of his next steps for Gaza. Its charter includes broad international powers for Trump and a $1 billion contribution from nations seeking permanent membership.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.