WASHINGTON, D.C. June 10, 2026 — U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) criticized the lack of financial oversight for President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, an international body tasked with overseeing Gaza’s post-ceasefire reconstruction, and announced an amendment requiring documentation of civilian harm at any taxpayer-funded sites.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on June 10, 2026, Jayapal stated: “Trump promised his ‘Board of Peace’ would help rebuild Gaza. But Palestinians continue to be killed & there is ZERO transparency about the Board’s finances.” She added that her amendment seeks answers and mandates tracking of civilian impacts.
The Board of Peace, established in early 2026 with Trump as chairman-for-life, stems from the Trump administration’s 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. It was endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 in November 2025 and ratified in January 2026. The body aims to handle funding, governance, and stability in Gaza until the Palestinian Authority can assume control, following a ceasefire that requires Hamas to disarm.
In accompanying video footage from a congressional hearing, Jayapal highlighted high Palestinian casualty figures, referenced U.S. complicity concerns, and questioned unchecked funding flows similar to past initiatives. She stressed the need for accountability on deposits and expenditures involving American taxpayer dollars.
Critics of the amendment, including some online responders, argued that the Board operates with public pledges and demilitarization benchmarks, and accused Jayapal of grandstanding or focusing on foreign issues over domestic priorities. Supporters view the push as essential oversight to prevent misuse of funds in a volatile region.
The Board has secured international pledges for reconstruction, estimated to cost tens of billions, with the U.S. committing significant resources. Its mandate extends potentially beyond Gaza under its charter.
Jayapal’s amendment is the latest in her ongoing advocacy on U.S. policy toward the Israel-Gaza conflict, where she has previously pushed for conditions on aid and criticized military support. The proposal’s fate in committee or on the floor remains unclear as of this reporting.
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