The United Nations has shifted its stance regarding its collaboration with the 'Peace Board' initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, following initial skepticism from UN experts. UN Secretary-General António Guterres reported that the organization is now actively working with the structures created by the board, emphasizing the importance of supporting efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip, which has been devastated by conflict. Despite Trump's firm control over this initiative, Guterres stated that it ultimately contains merits deserving support.

Critics of the 'Peace Board' have previously described its formation as an 'illegal and illegitimate maneuver' orchestrated by powerful states, driven by nostalgia and greed. Experts based in Geneva have echoed sentiments that the board's approach harkens back to colonialism, raising concerns about the motivations and control exercised over the reconstruction efforts. These critiques highlight the tension between the need for reconstruction and the means by which it is pursued.

The formation of the 'Peace Board,' which held its first meeting in Washington with high-ranking politicians from various nations in February, remains a controversial topic internationally. As the UN decides to engage with this board, the implications of its involvement could alter the dynamics of international relations concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, placing the UN in a complex position as it navigates cooperation with a body that many view as politically charged and contentious.