Netanyahu accepts Trump invitation to join Board of Peace despite Gaza objections

Published January 21, 2026 9:06am ET



Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted President Donald Trump‘s invitation to join his Board of Peace that will oversee the start of the second phase in postwar Gaza.

Netanyahu was previously critical of the Trump-led board because the United States did not coordinate with Israel on establishing the international body, which his office said “runs contrary to its policy.” Israel did not clarify its objections, but it likely disagrees with Trump’s inclusion of Turkey in the Gaza Executive Board under the larger Board of Peace.

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