Trump Gaza Board of Peace Plan 2026 Sparks Global Diplomatic Friction

Is it a masterstroke of diplomacy or a geopolitical gamble? President Donald Trump's proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza is meeting heavy skepticism from both allies and rivals. As the administration pushes a transactional foreign policy, cracks are widening in the Western alliance, while security vacuums in Syria and Central America signal a volatile year ahead.

Skepticism Surrounds Trump Gaza Board of Peace Plan 2026

The proposed 'Board of Peace' intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza has failed to garner immediate international support. Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Finance Minister, has already labeled the plan as "bad for Israel." Critics argue that the plan lacks a clear implementation framework, focusing more on high-level deal-making than the complex realities on the ground. Despite this, the White House remains committed to what it calls the "ultimate deal" for the Middle East.

Greenland Tariffs and the Nobel Obsession

The tension extends to the Arctic. Norway's Prime Minister recently remarked that Trump appears "preoccupied" with securing a Nobel Peace Prize through his pursuit of Greenland. Compounding the friction, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump's threats of tariffs over the Greenland issue "completely wrong." This rift suggests a significant shift in Transatlantic relations, moving from shared values to blunt economic pressure.

Security Crises: From Syria to Guatemala

While leaders clash in boardrooms, security on the ground is deteriorating. In Syria, a manhunt is underway for ISIL prisoners who escaped during heavy fighting near jails. Although the Syrian army and SDF have begun implementing a ceasefire, sporadic clashes continue to threaten the fragile peace. Meanwhile, Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency following violent prison riots, highlighting a broader trend of institutional instability in the region.