Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show
Draft resolution seeks to shield board members and security forces from potential prosecution for work in Gaza
TL;DR
- A draft resolution from the Board of Peace proposes granting broad legal immunity to its members, administrative staff, Palestinian technocrats, international military forces, and contractors.
- The resolution would shield these individuals and entities from arrest, detention, or legal proceedings within Gaza.
- The plan also includes provisions for the Board of Peace to obtain public property in Gaza free of charge.
- Legal experts express concerns that this could create a system without external oversight and hinder accountability for potential violations or disputes.
- The Board of Peace has stated that any suggestion of creating lawlessness or impunity is wrong and misleading, asserting that all personnel will follow applicable law with oversight and accountability.