It has been one year since United States President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) brokered a “ceasefire” aimed at eventually ending Israel’s war in Gaza. However, Palestinians in the enclave continue to face attacks and displacement as Israeli forces have expanded control within the territory, according to reports.

Trump first proposed the BoP in September 2025, stating its purpose was to stabilize Gaza and ensure lasting peace. The United Nations Security Council later recognized the board as a “transitional administration” in Gaza in November 2025. The ceasefire officially began on October 10, 2025, marking one year since the initiative was put into effect.

Analysts suggest the board has largely failed in its objectives. The initial peace plan, a 20-point proposal by Trump, outlined steps for both Israel and Hamas to create a "credible pathway" to Palestinian statehood. Key provisions included an Israeli withdrawal from 50 percent of Gaza, cessation of aerial and artillery bombardments, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.

The plan also stipulated that Hamas must release all Israeli captives. A subsequent phase would have involved Hamas disarming and its members receiving amnesty or a safe exit from Gaza. The BoP was intended to serve as a transitional governing body until the Palestinian Authority could assume control, with an International Stabilization Force (ISF) led by the U.S. taking over security responsibilities.

Despite these ambitious goals, the reality on the ground has diverged significantly from the plan's intentions. Palestinians in Gaza have not experienced the relief or opportunity to rebuild that the ceasefire was meant to usher in. Instead, they continue to face ongoing conflict and displacement.

Reports indicate that Israeli forces have maintained and even expanded their control within Gaza over the past year, contrary to the planned withdrawal. The promised reopening of border crossings for essential aid has also faced significant challenges, leaving the humanitarian situation precarious.

The failure of the BoP to achieve its stated aims raises questions about the effectiveness of international intervention in resolving the long-standing conflict. The divergence between the peace plan's provisions and the current situation underscores the complex and deeply entrenched nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Further analysis is needed to understand the specific reasons behind the board's lack of success, including the extent to which all parties adhered to the agreement and the challenges faced by the proposed transitional administration and stabilization force.