On January 21, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he had accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, a newly proposed group of world leaders tasked with ending the Gaza war.
Netanyahu’s decision marks a reversal from his office’s statement earlier this week, which said Israel opposed the board’s composition. At that time, the prime minister’s office criticized the initiative as uncoordinated with Israeli policy and announced without prior consultation.
Details about the board’s membership and mandate remain limited. President Trump introduced the board as part of his broader plan to end the Gaza war, but no further information has been released on timelines or next steps.
Observers will now watch how Netanyahu’s participation influences diplomatic efforts toward a lasting ceasefire and shape the future of peace talks in the region.
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Israel's Netanyahu says he will join U.S.-led Board of Peace for Gaza
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