Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to join Donald Trump's Board of Peace, an international organization aimed at promoting stability and peace in conflict zones. The board's charter, which enters into force with the consent of three states, outlines functions that appear to supplant those of the UN. Several countries including Bahrain, Egypt, the UAE, Albania, and others have also agreed to join, while some, like Norway, France, and Sweden, have declined. Trump will serve as chairman with exclusive authority over the board's structure, and the US will be represented separately. The founding Executive Board includes figures like Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair. Member states can secure a permanent place on the board with a $1 billion contribution.

In January 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the "board of peace," an initiative overseeing governance, reconstruction, and investment in Gaza following a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The board, unveiled as part of phase two of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza. This decision comes despite the International Criminal Court (ICC) having issued a warrant for Netanyahu's arrest for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Concerns have been raised about the board's objectivity due to Trump's leadership and control over its members, as well as Netanyahu's inclusion. Russian President Vladimir Putin, also wanted by the ICC, was invited as well.

In January 2026, US President Donald Trump invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join a "board of peace" aimed at resolving global conflicts and overseeing governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The invitation was extended despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, where peace negotiations have stalled. The Kremlin stated they are seeking clarification from Washington regarding the offer. Trump has also reportedly invited Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, along with leaders from Turkey and Egypt, to participate in the board, which he chairs. Russia, traditionally balancing relations in the Middle East, has been strengthening ties with countries like Iran and Gulf Arab states amid Western isolation since the start of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza.

The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join a "Board of Peace" initiated by former US President Donald Trump. The board aims to resolve global conflicts and oversee governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. According to the Kremlin, the White House has contacted various international figures to participate in the initiative, which would be chaired by Trump. Russia is currently seeking clarification from Washington regarding the details of the offer. This invitation comes as Russia has been strengthening ties with countries opposed to Israel and seeking closer relationships with Gulf states amid Western isolation.

The Kremlin announced that Vladimir Putin has been invited to join Donald Trump's "board of peace," intended to oversee a ceasefire in Gaza. Russia is seeking clarification from Washington before responding to the invitation. This comes as Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine and rejects ceasefire proposals there. Putin's envoy will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, potentially meeting with the US delegation. The board, part of Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal, aims to transition to lasting peace and supervise a committee of Palestinian experts. Other invitees include leaders from Argentina, Paraguay, Turkey, and Egypt, with each country reportedly required to pay $1 billion for membership.