Jared Kushner addressed the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, emphasizing the initiative’s commitment to supporting the people of Gaza and creating pathways for long-term success. As special envoy returning after his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, Kushner framed the Trump administration’s post-2025 ceasefire reconstruction plan as a comprehensive effort to provide humanitarian assistance, restore critical infrastructure, and enable economic opportunity in the region.

The Board of Peace, launched in January 2026, operates under a 20-point strategy that includes a $10 billion U.S. pledge, designed to stabilize Gaza while integrating security, governance, and development objectives. Kushner stressed that the initiative seeks to “lift up” Gazans, focusing on both immediate needs and sustainable programs that encourage self-sufficiency and social advancement.

Kushner also highlighted the importance of international and private-sector partnerships in achieving the board’s goals. While critics have voiced concerns that redevelopment projects could favor high-value waterfront properties and tourism ventures, Kushner maintained that economic development is inseparable from broader humanitarian recovery. He argued that private-sector engagement allows for scalable investment and job creation, providing residents with real opportunities to participate in rebuilding their communities.

By linking security, infrastructure, and economic growth, Kushner presented the Board of Peace as a model for coordinated post-conflict reconstruction. His remarks positioned the initiative not only as a humanitarian effort but also as a strategic framework that integrates diplomatic, financial, and operational components to ensure Gaza’s long-term stability.

Throughout the address, Kushner underscored that the board’s mission is grounded in measurable outcomes: improved living conditions, enhanced access to services, and strengthened local governance. The message reinforced the Trump administration’s narrative that responsible reconstruction can coexist with strategic development, while emphasizing the need for accountability, oversight, and alignment with international partners.

Kushner concluded by reaffirming the board’s central purpose: to provide Gazans with every opportunity to succeed, both economically and socially, while fostering a secure environment that prevents a return to conflict. His remarks reflected continuity with past diplomatic initiatives and a forward-looking vision for regional stabilization.