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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will participate in the “Board of Peace” established as part of a Gaza plan initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said.
In a statement, the office said Netanyahu was invited by Trump and decided to join the board, which is expected to be composed of world leaders and chaired by the U.S. president.
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 on Nov. 17, 2025, endorsing Trump’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” announced on Sept. 29, 2025.
Under the plan, the Peace Council was established under Trump’s leadership. Trump also invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join as a founding member responsible for Gaza’s reconstruction and security.
According to diplomatic sources, the new framework consists of three main bodies: the Peace Council, the Peace Management Board and the Gaza Administration Board.
Trump’s Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Jan. 14 that the second phase of the 20-point Gaza plan had been launched.
Witkoff said as many as 25 countries have accepted Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, though not all have made their participation public.
“I think we have north of 20, maybe 25 world leaders who have already accepted,” Witkoff said in an interview.
Countries that have publicly confirmed participation include Israel, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, the United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Morocco, Hungary and Canada. Netanyahu’s office and Egypt’s foreign ministry both confirmed participation on Wednesday.
Under the proposal, countries can contribute $1 billion to become permanent members instead of holding a standard three-year membership, the White House said.
Canada has said it will not pay to join, while some countries may contribute smaller amounts, possibly around $20 million.
A White House official said nearly all funds raised would be used for the board’s mandate in Gaza, while fundraising for Gaza’s reconstruction would be handled separately.
The White House said the Board of Peace will play a central role in implementing all 20 points of Trump’s Gaza plan, providing oversight, mobilizing international resources and ensuring accountability during Gaza’s transition from conflict to peace and development.
Some U.S. allies have expressed reservations. Norway and Sweden said they are holding off for now due to concerns over the terms of participation.
Russia has also been invited, despite its ongoing war in Ukraine. France has not signaled a favorable response, according to sources familiar with its deliberations.
Trump has threatened France with 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne if it does not join the board, though the White House has not clarified whether the remarks were serious.
U.S. officials said Trump wants a signing ceremony for the Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos and is considering whether the board’s mandate could extend beyond Gaza.
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