President Donald Trump on Thursday said his newly formed Board of Peace will coordinate closely with the United Nations while also ensuring the global body operates effectively.

Addressing the inaugural gathering at the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace, Trump argued the U.N. has “tremendous potential” but has fallen short of delivering meaningful results. He described the Board of Peace as a more action-oriented forum designed to move beyond what he characterized as decades of unproductive international dialogue.

“We’re going to be working with the United Nations very closely,” Trump said, adding that the board would “almost be looking over the United Nations and making sure it runs properly,” while the United States continues to provide financial support and assist in strengthening facilities and operations.

The board’s first meeting comes as major issues remain unresolved in Gaza, including Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawals, humanitarian aid coordination, and the structure of a reconstruction fund expected to require tens of billions of dollars. Trump nevertheless declared that “the war in Gaza is over” following last fall’s ceasefire and warned that any refusal by Hamas to disarm would be met harshly.

The president also praised his diplomatic team, specifically mentioning special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner, whom he credited for past achievements such as the Abraham Accords. Trump stated that Kushner “will also now be an envoy for peace,” though subsequent reporting indicated that Kushner would not hold that title in an official State Department capacity.

The initiative has drawn international attention, with some U.S. allies declining to participate fully and others joining as observers.

President Trump maintained that the effort reflects an American-led push for accountability and measurable outcomes, saying global institutions must prioritize lasting peace over what he described as entrenched bureaucracy.