France “does not intend to answer favourably” to the invitation, as the charter which conceived the board does not limit its role to the Palestinian territory
France is unlikely to accept US President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace”, created to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends.
According to a report by Le Monde, France “does not intend to answer favourably” to the invitation, as the charter which conceived the board does not limit its role to the Palestinian territory.
The source told the news outlet that the charter “goes beyond the sole framework of Gaza.” They added, “It raises major questions, particularly regarding respect for the principles and structure of the United Nations, which under no circumstances can be called into question.”
Earlier Monday, its foreign ministry issued a statement reiterating France’s commitment to the UN.
“This remains the keystone of effective multilateralism, where international law, the sovereign equality of states, and the peaceful settlement of disputes prevail over arbitrariness, power politics and war,” it said.
The ministry added it was reviewing the proposed legal framework of the board with its partners, raising concern that the “project extends beyond the situation in Gaza”.
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