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Netanyahu Joins Trump Board of Peace as Gaza Takes Center Stage

Netanyahu Joins Trump Board of Peace as Europe Opts Out

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  KEY TAKEAWAYS:
  • Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted Donald Trump’s invitation to join the proposed Board of Peace.
  • The board will initially focus on the Gaza conflict and requires a $1 billion membership fee.
  • Sweden and Norway declined participation as European leaders seek a unified position.

New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally agreed to join the proposed Board of Peace led by US President Donald Trump, according to an announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday. The move places Israel among a growing list of nations backing Trump’s new global peace initiative, which will begin by addressing the Gaza conflict.

The decision comes as several European countries distance themselves from the plan, highlighting emerging divisions over the board’s structure and leadership.

Netanyahu Joins Trump Board of Peace Amid Global Split

The proposed Board of Peace would be chaired for life by Trump and requires each permanent member to contribute a $1 billion fee. Its first mandate is resolving the war in Gaza, with plans to later expand its scope to other international conflicts.

Netanyahu’s acceptance follows earlier criticism from Israel over Washington’s decision to include Turkey and Qatar in the Gaza Executive Board, the operational arm tasked with managing Gaza-related efforts. That inclusion had raised doubts about whether Israel would endorse the broader initiative.

Egypt Accepts Invitation, Praises Trump’s Middle East Role

Alongside Israel, Egypt confirmed its participation after President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi accepted Trump’s invitation.

Egypt’s foreign ministry said the country would complete all required legal and constitutional steps, while praising Trump’s Middle East policies. Cairo also expressed support for the Board of Peace’s role in the next phase of efforts to end the Gaza conflict.

European Nations Reject Proposal, Seek Common Position

In contrast, Sweden and Norway announced they would not be joining the board. Meanwhile, Spain said European leaders were working to consolidate a shared stance on the initiative.

Also Read | Trump Board of Peace Gains Support from Eight Muslim Countries

The differing responses underscore growing debate within Europe over Trump’s leadership of the proposed peace framework and the financial and political commitments it entails.

Countries That Have Accepted the Board of Peace Invitation

Israel and Egypt join a list of nations that have already agreed to participate, including Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

As diplomatic reactions continue to unfold, Netanyahu’s decision to join Trump’s Board of Peace signals a major geopolitical endorsement, even as key allies remain divided on the initiative’s future.

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