Is Trump's 'Board Of Peace' A Foreshadowing Of Daniel's End-Times Covenant?

The eyes of the world are on Washington once again. President Donald Trump's dramatic announcement of a Gaza peace plan--complete with a "Board of Peace" he himself would chair, joined by figures such as Sir Tony Blair--has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles. Trump hailed it as a "big day, a beautiful day," even going so far as to call it "potentially one of the greatest days ever in civilization." 

Such words, striking in their triumphalism, demand not only geopolitical scrutiny but prophetic reflection. For those who study biblical prophecy--especially the visions of Daniel and the Revelation of John--this development is more than politics. It may be a foreshadowing of events foretold long ago.

In Daniel 9:24-27, the prophet records a timeline of 70 "weeks" (literally "sevens"), a symbolic measure of God's prophetic calendar for Israel. Sixty-nine of these "weeks" (483 years) unfolded from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem until the coming of Messiah the Prince. Yet one "week"--seven years--remains. This final week, often called Daniel's 70th week, is universally understood in Christian prophecy as the period of the Tribulation, culminating in the return of Christ.

The defining feature of this last seven years is a covenant: "He shall confirm a covenant with many for one week" (Daniel 9:27). Much hinges on that word "confirm." The Hebrew suggests not initiating a brand-new treaty, but strengthening or enforcing one already in effect. This means the Antichrist, the global leader of the end times, will take an existing framework and make it binding--giving it teeth, authority, and international guarantees.

Critically, the covenant must explicitly be for seven years. Any agreement shorter or longer does not fit the prophecy. And this covenant must be tied to Israel and "the many"--implying neighboring nations or perhaps even the broader international community. The figure who confirms it--the Antichrist--will not be a marginal player. He will rise to power through the allegiance of "ten kings," according to both Daniel (7:24) and Revelation (17:12). These ten leaders give him their authority, setting him up as the central arbiter of peace and power.

Who are these ten kings? Prophecy scholars have long debated this question. Daniel describes them as horns on the beast representing elements of the fourth kingdom--the Roman Empire. John's vision in Revelation likewise ties them to a revived imperial structure in the last days. The implication is clear: these are rulers or entities with influence over territory once belonging to the Roman Empire. Yet Rome's reach was vast--from Europe through the Middle East and North Africa. How, then, could this manifest in our time?

The European Union, with its 27 members, seems too large and unwieldy to represent a prophetic "ten." But the idea of a streamlined board or council of ten, empowered to make decisions on behalf of the wider body, is plausible. Could Trump's "Board of Peace"--a collection of world leaders tasked with overseeing Gaza and broader regional diplomacy--represent a prototype? While wild conjecture at this point, it is striking that such an entity would involve figures tied to both Europe (Tony Blair) and the Middle East, echoing the Roman world's old frontiers.

If such a board were capped at ten figures of global influence, it would eerily parallel the prophetic outline. And should one leader rise to dominate this group, given "oversight and power to make decisions," we would be seeing the embryonic shape of Daniel's vision.

Tony Blair's reemergence on the Middle East stage deserves close attention. Reports suggest he has put himself forward to chair the Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA), a powerful body that would co-ordinate diplomacy, security, and reconstruction. Blair's potential role would make him not merely an advisor but a gatekeeper--"the escalation point" for sensitive decisions. That is extraordinary authority for one man, and although we are not suggesting Blair is the Antichrist, his proposed role foreshadows the very sort of centralized leadership Scripture describes.

Trump, for his part, insists that the "Board of Peace" will be chaired by himself, not Blair. "Let's call it eternal peace in the Middle East," he proclaimed. "This is far more than anybody expected, but the level of support... has been incredible." His boast that this could be "one of the greatest days ever in civilization" echoes the grandiose, world-shaking language we might expect of a leader stepping into prophetic destiny--whether knowingly or unknowingly.

Another element of the plan is the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF)--a multinational security body to patrol borders, prevent weapons smuggling, deter militant resurgence, and oversee reconstruction. Israel has long dreamed of "dwelling in safety," as Ezekiel 38 describes--a condition that seems unthinkable today. Yet what if such a force, backed by the world's great powers, finally convinced Israel that it was secure? Could this not set the stage for the false peace of Daniel's covenant?

Ezekiel's prophecy also warns that Israel's sense of safety will be shattered by invasion. The ISF may indeed be the mechanism through which Israel is lulled into that deceptive calm.

Are we seeing prophecy unfold before our eyes? We must be cautious. Not every peace initiative is the covenant of Daniel 9:27. Many treaties have come and gone without fulfilling the strict criteria of the prophecy: a seven-year duration, confirmation by the Antichrist, and empowerment by ten kings. Without those specifics, this is foreshadowing at best, not fulfillment.

Yet the foreshadowing is instructive. We are watching a growing pattern: international leaders vying for control over Middle East peace, boards of global figures being assembled, and multinational forces promising security. These are exactly the kinds of arrangements that could one day crystallize into the prophetic covenant.

While the details remain speculative, three things are certain from Scripture:

There will be a covenant confirmed for seven years between Israel and "many." Without that timeline and scope, it is not the prophesied covenant.

It will be confirmed--enforced--by the Antichrist. He will not merely suggest it; he will guarantee it, and Israel will trust him.

The Antichrist will receive power from ten kings. Whether a council, alliance, or revived empire, this structure will underpin his authority.

These are non-negotiables. The present developments, while striking, do not yet meet these marks. But they do remind us how swiftly the world could move in that direction.

Trump's own words cannot be ignored. Declaring "eternal peace in the Middle East" and "one of the greatest days ever in civilization" elevates this from politics to eschatological claim. Leaders often speak in inflated terms, but such phrases resonate deeply with biblical watchers. When men speak of eternal peace apart from Christ, Scripture warns us to listen carefully. For "when they say, 'Peace and safety!' then sudden destruction comes upon them" (1 Thessalonians 5:3).

We are not yet in Daniel's 70th week. The covenant of seven years has not been confirmed. The Antichrist has not been revealed. But we are witnessing structures, roles, and rhetoric that align uncannily with the prophetic outline. This is the foreshadowing of things to come--the silhouette before the figure, the rehearsal before the play.

For believers, this is both warning and comfort. Warning, that the world is hurtling toward the fulfillment of prophecy, and comfort, that none of this is outside God's sovereign plan. As Daniel was told, "the vision is certain, and the interpretation is sure" (Daniel 8:26). What we see now reminds us that God's Word is true, and the time is nearer than when we first believed.

Trump's "Board of Peace," Tony Blair's potential chairmanship of Gaza, and the rise of multinational security forces may not be the covenant itself, but they certainly sketch its contours. They reveal how easily ten leaders could entrust authority to one man, how Israel might be persuaded to dwell securely, and how the world could welcome a figure who promises "eternal peace."

Whether this is the moment or merely a foreshadowing, the lesson is clear: the prophetic stage is being set. We may not know the exact timing, but the outlines Daniel saw in vision 2,500 years ago are beginning to take shape before our eyes. And that means we must watch, pray, and lift our heads--for our redemption draws near.