Key facts
- Donald Trump's Gaza Board of Peace will convene in Cyprus on June 30.
- The meeting aims to reset strategy after the Iran war shifted global attention.
- Representatives from a Palestinian technocrat committee and Nikolay Mladenov's office will attend.
- Cyprus will attend as an observer.
- The board has faced challenges with funding and legitimacy since its inception.
U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza Board of Peace is scheduled to convene in Cyprus on June 30 to reassess its strategy, according to an official familiar with the matter. The meeting aims to refocus efforts on Gaza's reconstruction and governance, which have been overshadowed by recent events, particularly the war in Iran.
Two senior EU officials confirmed the gathering will take place at a Mediterranean resort and last for several days. The stated goal is to "reset" the board's approach after "the Iran war has completely shifted the attention in the last several months." The board, established by Trump, has encountered significant obstacles since its first meeting in February, including funding issues, logistical challenges, and questions surrounding its international legitimacy.
Attendees will include representatives from the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a group of Palestinian technocrats intended to govern the Strip in place of Hamas, and the office of Nikolay Mladenov, Trump's appointed high representative for Gaza. Cyprus will participate as an observer, with officials emphasizing that the island nation is not a co-organizer and the meeting is not at a political level.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with recent Israeli strikes resulting in civilian casualties. The ongoing conflict stems from Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which led to a large-scale Israeli military offensive. A ceasefire brokered in October 2025 facilitated the release of the remaining Israeli hostages.