Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join a newly proposed international body called the “Board of Peace,” following an invitation from former US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the decision on Wednesday, describing the board as a global initiative that will bring together influential leaders to address conflicts and promote long-term stability.
According to an official statement, Netanyahu has accepted Trump’s invitation to become a member of the Board of Peace, which is expected to include prominent figures from around the world. The board was initially envisioned as a mechanism to supervise the reconstruction of Gaza after the war, but documents reviewed indicate that its mandate extends beyond the Palestinian territory and may involve other regions affected by conflict.
The charter of the board states that its mission is to encourage stability, restore lawful and dependable governance, and help achieve lasting peace in areas facing ongoing or potential unrest. Membership on the board reportedly comes with a significant financial commitment, with permanent seats costing up to one billion US dollars.
Donald Trump is set to chair the Board of Peace and will also hold a separate role as the representative of the United States. Invitations have been sent to dozens of countries and leaders worldwide, including both close US allies and long-standing adversaries. France, a traditional ally of Washington, has publicly indicated that it will not participate.
Alongside the announcement of the board, Trump revealed plans for a “Gaza Executive Board” that would operate under its authority. This executive body is expected to include Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, a move that has drawn strong objections from Netanyahu.
Relations between Israel and Turkey have been strained since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, which followed a major attack by Hamas on Israel. The inclusion of Turkish and Qatari figures has therefore added to existing diplomatic tensions.
In parallel, a separate committee made up of 15 Palestinian technocrats has been established to manage Gaza’s day-to-day affairs as part of the second phase of a truce plan announced by Trump in October. The committee is led by Ali Shaath, a Gaza native and former deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority, and has begun its initial work in Cairo this week.
At its core, this development highlights how global politics is increasingly shaped by unconventional alliances and bold initiatives. For people living in conflict zones, these announcements are more than diplomatic headlines, they carry real hopes, doubts, and expectations. Whether the Board of Peace becomes a meaningful step toward stability or remains a controversial experiment will depend on how words translate into actions on the ground.
