Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Invitation to Join “Board of Peace”
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join a newly established international “Board of Peace,” aimed at resolving conflicts and promoting stability in regions affected by war. The announcement was made by Netanyahu’s office on Wednesday, confirming his participation as a board member alongside leaders from around the world.
The board was initially conceived to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza following the recent conflict, but its mandate is not limited to the Palestinian territory. According to the charter, members are expected to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent seat. The stated goal of the board is “to promote stability, restore dependable and lawful governance, and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.” Trump will chair the board and also serve as the official representative of the United States.
Several countries and leaders have reportedly received invitations to join, including close US allies as well as nations with more strained relations with the United States. France, a longtime US partner, has indicated that it will not participate.
Alongside the board, Trump announced plans to establish a “Gaza Executive Board,” intended to manage the territory’s post-war reconstruction. The executive board is set to include Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, appointments that Netanyahu has publicly opposed. Relations between Israel and Turkey have been tense since the outbreak of war in Gaza in October 2023, triggered by an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel.
In parallel, a committee of 15 Palestinian technocrats has been formed to oversee the day-to-day administration of Gaza as part of a truce plan unveiled by Trump in October 2025. Led by Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, the committee began its initial work in Cairo this week, marking the start of the second phase of the peace initiative.
Netanyahu’s acceptance of the invitation signals Israel’s willingness to participate in international efforts to stabilize the region, even as disputes over board membership and governance arrangements highlight the diplomatic sensitivities surrounding Gaza’s reconstruction and broader peace efforts.
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