Why did Israel join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ after raising objections?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Mohammad MansourJanuary 22, 2026 at 03:46 PM

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In January 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to join US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, a multinational body intended to oversee Gaza's stabilization and reconstruction. This decision came days after Netanyahu expressed opposition to the board's composition, claiming it was not coordinated with Israel. The US-led board includes figures like Tony Blair, Marco Rubio, and Jared Kushner, and will address governance, regional relations, and investment in Gaza. Analysts suggest Netanyahu's participation may be a tactic to disrupt future governance efforts in Gaza, despite the fact that the Israeli army is simultaneously blocking entry to the enclave by the very people tasked with rebuilding it. While Trump, as chairman, can veto board decisions, Israel does not have a veto.

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