The United States has invited at least eight additional countries to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, a new international body intended to oversee the reconstruction and future governance of Gaza. Hungary and Vietnam have accepted the invitation, according to officials from both countries.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the charter has not been made public, said that a $1 billion contribution would secure a country's permanent membership on the board. Without the contribution, membership would be limited to a three-year appointment. The official stated that the funds raised would be dedicated to rebuilding Gaza.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told state radio Sunday that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a strong supporter of Trump in Europe, had accepted the invitation. Vietnam's Foreign Ministry also released a statement confirming that Communist Party chief To Lam had accepted the invitation.

India has also received an invitation, according to a senior Indian government official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the information had not been officially released. Australia has also been invited and will discuss the matter, according to sources familiar with the situation.

The Board of Peace represents an ambition by the Trump administration to play a significant role in global affairs, particularly in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The board's specific mandate and powers remain unclear, as the charter has not been made public. The initiative comes after years of strained relations between the U.S. and some international bodies.

The establishment of the Board of Peace and the financial requirements for permanent membership have already sparked debate among international relations experts. Some analysts question the transparency and potential influence of large financial contributions on the board's decisions. Others view the initiative as a potential avenue for international cooperation in addressing the complex challenges in Gaza.

The U.S. State Department has not yet released an official statement regarding the Board of Peace or the criteria for membership. Further details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.