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Israel joins Gaza Peace Council during US visit

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which Netanyahu officially signed on behalf of his country for membership in the Gaza Peace Council, in Washington, DC, US, on February 11, 2026. (AA Photo)
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which Netanyahu officially signed on behalf of his country for membership in the Gaza Peace Council, in Washington, DC, US, on February 11, 2026. (AA Photo)
February 12, 2026 01:04 PM GMT+03:00

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally signed Israel’s membership in the Gaza Peace Council after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

Netanyahu is in the United States to meet President Donald Trump and held talks with Rubio at Blair House, located next to the White House.

Meeting with Rubio at Blair House

According to statements shared on Israeli government social media accounts, Netanyahu and Rubio, along with their respective delegations, discussed bilateral relations and regional issues during the meeting.

The talks were held as part of Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, where he is scheduled to meet U.S. President Trump.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L) met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (4th R) in Washington, DC, US, on February 11, 2026. (AA Photo)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (2nd L) met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (4th R) in Washington, DC, US, on February 11, 2026. (AA Photo)

Gaza Peace Council membership signed

Following the meeting, Netanyahu officially signed, on behalf of Israel, the country’s membership in the Gaza Peace Council.

The signing marked Israel’s formal entry into the council, according to the information shared by Israeli government sources.

February 12, 2026 01:04 PM GMT+03:00
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