Trump's Board of Peace sees little progress a year after Gaza ceasefire

A year after the ceasefire, the Board of Peace has announced a reconstruction plan while Palestinians continue to suffer high casualties and restricted humanitarian access.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:50:24 GMT

It has been a year since the United States‑led Board of Peace (BoP) brokered a ceasefire in Gaza, yet Palestinians in the enclave continue to endure frequent Israeli strikes and limited aid, according to three news outlets.

What happened

The ceasefire agreement, signed in November 2025, was recognised by the United Nations Security Council as a “transitional administration” for Gaza. Since then, Israeli forces have continued operations, killing at least 1,400 Palestinians, according to Palestinian authorities, and restricting humanitarian corridors. The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan on 23 September 2026, outlining 66 projects, but tied its implementation to Hamas’s full disarmament. On 27 September 2026 the Board announced that UNRWA would be excluded from reconstruction efforts, aligning with Israel’s long‑standing demand to remove the agency.

What the reports add

Al Jazeera notes that the United Nations Security Council in November recognised the Board as a transitional administration, but reports limited on‑ground progress. The Independent (article 1) provides casualty figures – nearly 1,400 Palestinians killed and more than 74,000 injured since the ceasefire – and describes how Israeli forces have squeezed residents into smaller territory while humanitarian aid remains constrained. The Independent (article 2) adds that the ceasefire halted major military operations, freed all remaining hostages, and increased humanitarian access, yet none of the promised new Palestinian administration, Hamas disarmament, or full Israeli withdrawal have materialised.

What was said

Musallam Abukhalil, a 32‑year‑old doctor from Nuseirat, told The Independent, “Everybody is living in fear.” Al Jazeera reports no direct quotations from officials but references Trump’s original proposal in September 2025 to stabilise Gaza.

How it came about

The Board of Peace was first proposed by President Donald Trump in September 2025 as a mechanism to stabilise Gaza and ensure lasting peace. Earlier Felo coverage highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis (More than 100 NGOs say Gaza cease‑fire remains only on paper) and the Board’s exclusion of UNRWA (Board of Peace Excludes UNRWA From Gaza Reconstruction). The September 23 reconstruction plan (Board of Peace unveils $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction plan amid Israeli attacks) shows the Board’s continued activity despite stalled implementation of broader peace promises.

Key facts

The Gaza ceasefire brokered by the Board of Peace was signed in November 2025 and recognised by the UN Security Council as a transitional administration. (aljazeera.com)
At least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire, according to Palestinian authorities. (independent.co.uk)
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan covering 66 projects on 23 September 2026. (independent.co.uk)
On 27 September 2026 the Board announced that UNRWA would be excluded from Gaza reconstruction. (independent.co.uk)