Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace,” a diplomatic initiative that began with Gaza and could expand to other global conflicts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace,” a global diplomatic effort that started with the goal of solidifying a ceasefire in Gaza but is quickly expanding in scope.
The decision, announced on Wednesday, marks a shift from earlier Israeli criticism over the board’s initial composition.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Netanyahu’s office confirmed that he accepted Trump’s invitation to be part of the initiative. The announcement came after some hesitation in Jerusalem, where officials had earlier raised concerns about how the executive body was put together.
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From Gaza to global peacemaking
The “Board of Peace” was originally conceived as a small group of leaders helping oversee a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, with the idea of stabilising the region after years of conflict.
But the concept has quickly broadened, with Trump extending invitations to leaders from around the world, and suggesting the board could eventually tackle a series of global disputes.
So far, at least eight countries—including the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Argentina and Belarus—have agreed to participate, alongside Israel. The draft charter envisions a body that could resemble a new diplomatic forum, leading some analysts to describe it as operating like a “
pseudo-UN Security Council.”
Why Israel’s acceptance matters
Israel’s backing is significant because of its central role in the Middle East conflict and its close alliance with the United States. Although Netanyahu and Trump have often aligned on policy, this move follows earlier public objections from Netanyahu when the board’s executive committee included Turkey—a country with strained relations with Israel.
Trump, who chairs the Board for life under its current structure, has defended the initiative as a way to bring leaders together and address conflict through cooperation. With Israel now on board, supporters say the group could have more credibility as it pursues peacebuilding efforts beyond Gaza into other global hotspots.
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