Dubravka Šuica, the EU's Commissioner for the Mediterranean, will represent the European Union during the first gathering of President Donald Trump's "Peace Council" in Washington, D.C. While Šuica will attend part of the meeting that focuses on the future of Gaza, her attendance underscores the EU's engagement with international efforts regarding the region. This meeting is crucial as the council was established to oversee the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas while also addressing the reconstruction of Gaza.

The council, which formally convened in Davos in January, includes 19 founding countries and is led by President Trump. However, many invited Western nations, including Sweden, have opted not to participate, indicating potential divisions in the approach to international diplomacy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite the lack of full participation from key regional players, Šuica's presence points to the importance the EU places on being involved in discussions surrounding a volatile situation in Gaza.

Among the countries that have accepted invites as observers are Italy, Romania, Greece, and Cyprus. The formation of the council and the involvement of diverse countries reflect a complicated geopolitical landscape where cooperation and negotiations are essential. As such, Šuica's role can be viewed as an attempt to influence the conversation on Gaza and ease tensions, amidst skepticism about the broader goals of the Peace Council under Trump's leadership.