Trump-Backed Board of Peace Demands Gaza Student and Patient Relocation, Faces Israeli Opposition

A document recently released by Kan News reveals that the United States‑backed Board of Peace, chaired by former President Donald Trump, has formally asked Israel to arrange travel for students from Gaza and to evacuate large numbers of Gazan patients abroad. The request, part of a broader set of demands, is framed as a form of voluntary immigration that Israel has promoted on a smaller scale in the past.

The Board’s file lists its demands to Israel, calling for a travel plan for Gaza students and a large‑scale evacuation of patients. Its stated aim is to find countries willing to accept these students and patients, presenting the proposal as a form of compensation to Israel for its role in the Gaza conflict.

This push for migration is not the first time the Trump administration has suggested moving Palestinians out of Gaza. Earlier in 2025 the administration proposed a Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust that would relocate Palestinians to neighboring Arab states, a proposal that was rejected by most governments.

Israel has responded with clear opposition. Senior Israeli sources told i24NEWS that the war in Gaza will end only if Hamas is completely disarmed and all weapons factories and tunnels are eliminated. The Israeli government has stated that it will not accept the Board’s plan.

The Board’s demands arrive amid pressure from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey on Hamas to sign a cease‑fire agreement that includes handing over weapons. According to reports, Egypt is exerting the greatest pressure of the three. The three countries have been involved in mediation talks with Hamas, and a disarmament deal was reached in late July 2026.

The Board of Peace was established in January 2026 by a United Nations Security Council resolution that gave it a mandate to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. The Board has 27 member states and has faced criticism for lacking funding and for concentrating decision‑making authority in Trump’s hands.

The request for student and patient relocation is part of the Board’s broader agenda to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction and to secure a lasting cease‑fire. The Board’s approach is to coordinate with the United Nations and to seek voluntary immigration as a means of stabilising the region.

Israel’s opposition is rooted in its view that the Board’s plan would undermine its security objectives. Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that any peace plan must include the complete disarmament of Hamas and the removal of all weapons infrastructure.

The Board’s demands also reflect a broader trend of international diplomacy in the region. Egypt, Qatar and Turkey have been active mediators, and their involvement has increased the pressure on Hamas to accept a U.S.‑backed cease‑fire plan.

The Board’s request for Gaza students and patients to be relocated abroad has raised questions about the feasibility of such a plan, given the logistical challenges and the political sensitivities involved. The Board has not yet identified specific countries willing to accept the students and patients.

The Board’s demands are part of a larger effort to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed and the infrastructure has been largely destroyed. The United Nations has called for the restoration of basic services and for the safe evacuation of civilians.

The Board’s proposal is currently under review by the involved parties. Israel has stated that it will not comply with the Board’s demands unless the conditions for a comprehensive cease‑fire and disarmament are met.

The situation remains fluid, with ongoing negotiations between the Board, Israel, Hamas and the mediating Arab states. The international community continues to monitor the developments closely.

In summary, the Board of Peace’s request for Gaza students and patients to be relocated abroad is part of a broader strategy to facilitate Gaza’s reconstruction and to secure a lasting cease‑fire. Israel has opposed the plan, citing security concerns and the need for complete disarmament of Hamas. The outcome of these negotiations will shape the future of Gaza and the broader Middle East peace process.