Israeli prime minister accepts Trump's invitation to Peace Board

It is noted that this came after Netanyahu's office criticized the composition of the Peace Board committee responsible for overseeing Gaza.

The composition of the Gaza executive committee, which includes Türkiye, a key regional rival, was not coordinated with the Israeli government and contradicted its policy. Against this backdrop, Netanyahu's new decision could put him at odds with some of his far-right coalition allies.

According to media reports, the Peace Board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders who would oversee a ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip.

However, Trump's ambitions later expanded into a broader concept, and he invited dozens of countries, hinting that he would soon act as a mediator in global conflicts.

What preceded this

On January 15, US President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Peace Board and the start of the second phase of implementing the Gaza peace agreement.

As early as January 17, the White House announced the formation of an initial executive council before the full council was established.

Subsequently, Trump sent official invitations to world leaders proposing participation in the work of the Peace Board on Gaza. In total, representatives from 49 countries received such invitations, including Ukraine and the European Commission.

It is believed that the Peace Board will focus on resolving conflicts worldwide, starting with the Gaza Strip, and that Trump will serve as its chair for life.

At the same time, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the composition of the National Committee for the Governance of Gaza.

Netanyahu apparently expressed dissatisfaction with the composition of the new body, which is set to include senior officials from Qatar and Türkiye — two countries that were highly critical of Israel's actions during the war in Gaza.