Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the proposed “Board of Peace”, an initiative the White House says is designed to promote global stability and help resolve ongoing conflicts, Netanyahu’s office confirmed on Wednesday.
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In a brief statement, his office said Netanyahu “will join as a member of the Board of Peace, which will be composed of leaders of the world”, signalling Jerusalem’s support for the project as it begins to take shape. The board was initially presented as a mechanism to oversee reconstruction efforts in post-war Gaza, but documents seen by AFP suggest its scope may be broader than the Palestinian territory.
Prime Minister’s Office announcement:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he accepts the invitation of US President Donald Trump and will become a member of the Board of Peace, which is to be comprised of world leaders.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) January 21, 2026
According to the draft charter, member states would be expected to contribute up to $1 billion for a permanent seat, while the body would aim 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 in a separate capacity as the representative of the United States.
The initiative has triggered a mixed global reaction. Several countries, including close US partners and regional actors, have acknowledged receiving invitations. On Tuesday, the presidents of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain announced they would take part, adding momentum to the project from Gulf capitals.
France, a long-standing US ally, has signalled it will not join, while other governments are still weighing their options. In addition, Washington has proposed the creation of a “Gaza Executive Board” under the broader structure, reportedly involving Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi — an arrangement Netanyahu has previously criticised amid worsening relations between Israel and Ankara.
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Ties between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after Israel launched its Gaza offensive in October 2023 in response to a Hamas attack, with diplomatic strains continuing to overshadow regional diplomacy.