Trump’s Gaza Board Accused of Seeking Legal Immunity for Officials and Contractors
A leaked draft resolution has raised concerns that the US-backed Gaza Board of Peace could grant broad legal protections to its officials, contractors and affiliated personnel operating in Gaza Strip.
According to the reported draft, members of the board, its administrative office, international personnel and contractors would be protected from arrest and legal proceedings in Gaza. The proposal also reportedly allows the body to use public property in Gaza free of charge, prompting criticism from legal experts who say it could undermine accountability and property rights.
Several international law specialists warned the draft could leave the board responsible for investigating claims against itself involving property damage, injuries or deaths, creating what critics described as a lack of independent oversight.
The proposal has also drawn comparisons with legal controversies surrounding foreign contractors during operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, where allegations of civilian abuses led to litigation.
A spokesperson for the Board of Peace denied that any immunity framework is being implemented, saying there is no operative resolution of the kind described. The official added that all personnel and contractors would remain subject to applicable laws, oversight and accountability mechanisms, though no further details were provided.
