Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially joined the Peace Board established by President Donald Trump, during his visit to Washington. The signing occurred in a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Blair House before Netanyahu’s visit to the White House to meet President Trump. This board is intended to oversee a peace plan for Gaza but has also been expanded to address other international conflicts.

The Peace Board, which is chaired for life by Trump, has gained some support from allied governments, including Argentina. However, this initiative has raised concerns among European nations and other critics, who see it as a potential challenge to the role of the United Nations in global peacekeeping. The differing perspectives underscore the international divisions regarding US-led peace initiatives in the Middle East and beyond.

Netanyahu’s seventh official visit to Washington not only highlights his ties with the Trump administration but also points to a broader strategy of seeking stronger alignment with the United States against common adversaries, notably highlighting the call for increased pressure on Iran. The implications of this entry into the Peace Board may impact diplomatic relations and affect coalition-building among various powers involved in Middle Eastern politics.