Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has accepted an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the newly created “Board of Peace,” an international body aimed at addressing global conflicts and promoting post-war stability.
Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision on Wednesday, stating that the Israeli leader had agreed to serve as a member of the board, which is expected to comprise influential leaders from around the world.
According to the statement, the Board of Peace was initially conceived as a mechanism to oversee the reconstruction of post-war Gaza.
However, its charter, obtained by AFP, suggests a broader mandate that extends beyond the Palestinian territory to other conflict-prone regions.
Membership reportedly requires a financial commitment of up to one billion dollars for a permanent seat.
The charter describes the board’s objective as promoting stability, restoring lawful governance, and securing lasting peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.
President Trump is set to chair the body while also serving separately as the United States’ representative.
Several countries and world leaders, including both US allies and adversaries, have confirmed receiving invitations to join the board.
France, a long-standing US ally, has indicated it will not participate.
Last week, Trump also announced plans to establish a “Gaza Executive Board” under the larger peace framework.
The proposed executive body would include Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, a move Netanyahu has openly opposed.
Relations between Israel and Turkey have remained strained since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in October 2023, following a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel.
In a related development, a separate committee of 15 Palestinian technocrats has been constituted to manage Gaza’s day-to-day administration as part of the second phase of a truce initiative announced by Trump in October.
The committee, led by Gaza-born former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, began its preliminary work in Cairo this week.
