Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially accepted an invitation to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace (BoP) on Wednesday. The move ends weeks of speculation and signals a reconciliation between the two leaders following a public spat over the board’s membership.
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Netanyahu’s decision marks a pivot from his earlier criticism of the BoP’s Executive Committee. He had previously voiced concerns regarding the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar, but has now signaled a willingness to work within the structure to ensure Israeli security interests are prioritized during Gaza’s reconstruction.
Key Details of the BoP
The Board of Peace is the primary mechanism for the Trump administration’s 20-point peace plan:
- Oversight: The board manages the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
- Funding: Permanent membership is tied to a $1 billion contribution toward the rebuilding fund.
- Leadership: Chaired for life by Donald Trump, with key roles for Jared Kushner and Marco Rubio.
The Global Landscape
By joining, Israel aligns itself with a growing bloc of nations—including the UAE, Hungary, and Morocco—that are bypassing traditional UN-led diplomacy in favor of this new framework. While traditional European allies remain skeptical, Netanyahu told the Knesset that Israel must have a direct hand in the “new architecture” of the Middle East.
