The proposed Board of Peace governing Gaza is considering sweeping legal protections for its members, international personnel, and contractors.
A draft resolution obtained by The Guardian is raising concerns among legal experts over accountability and oversight.
According to the report, the four-page draft resolution would grant immunity from arrest, detention, and legal proceedings in Gaza to members of the Board of Peace, its administrative office, Palestinian technocrats, international military personnel, and non-resident contractors involved in its operations.
The draft also states that the Board of Peace chair, Donald Trump, would have the authority to waive an individual's immunity with the approval of a majority of the board. However, the Board of Peace denied that any operative immunity framework exists and rejected suggestions that Trump would hold such powers.
A Board of Peace official said the draft does not represent an active resolution and insisted that personnel would operate under "clear rules, oversight and accountability mechanisms", without providing further details.
The proposed resolution also establishes an internal process for handling claims involving property damage, personal injury, or death arising from the board's activities. The mechanism could effectively place such disputes under the board's own authority rather than independent judicial review.
The draft further states that the Board of Peace and its affiliated offices should be provided with public premises and facilities in Gaza free of charge. Lawyers warned that the provision raises questions about the legal basis for acquiring public property and the potential impact on Palestinian land and assets.
The Board of Peace was authorised by the UN Security Council to administer Gaza until December 31, 2027. Its executive board includes senior US officials and advisers, while Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov serves as high representative for Gaza.
According to The Guardian, the resolution has not yet been shared with the Palestinian administrators selected to participate in the transitional governance framework, and it remains unclear whether the draft will be formally adopted or revised.