Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. A statement from his office said Netanyahu would become a member of the board 'which is to be comprised of world leaders'. The board was originally thought to be aimed at helping end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and oversee reconstruction. However, its proposed charter does not mention the Palestinian territory, suggesting that it is designed to supplant functions of the UN.
Besides Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have also agreed to join, along with countries like Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Vietnam. Many others have expressed reservations about the initiative.
It’s still unclear how many countries have been invited—Canada, Russia, and Turkey have been named but have not publicly responded yet. Norway has rather opted out due to concerns over the proposal while France and Sweden have indicated a similar stance.
The Board of Peace seeks to 'promote stability and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict', with member states receiving renewable three-year terms, potentially leading to permanent membership through significant financial contributions.
As the chairman, Trump will have exclusive authority to create or modify subsidiary entities to fulfill the board’s mission. Notably, there are concerns surrounding the humanitarian conditions in Gaza, particularly amid the fragile ceasefire and ongoing challenges in the peace process.
Besides Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have also agreed to join, along with countries like Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Morocco, and Vietnam. Many others have expressed reservations about the initiative.
It’s still unclear how many countries have been invited—Canada, Russia, and Turkey have been named but have not publicly responded yet. Norway has rather opted out due to concerns over the proposal while France and Sweden have indicated a similar stance.
The Board of Peace seeks to 'promote stability and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict', with member states receiving renewable three-year terms, potentially leading to permanent membership through significant financial contributions.
As the chairman, Trump will have exclusive authority to create or modify subsidiary entities to fulfill the board’s mission. Notably, there are concerns surrounding the humanitarian conditions in Gaza, particularly amid the fragile ceasefire and ongoing challenges in the peace process.
