European countries have expressed divergent views regarding the attendance of EU officials at the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump's "Peace Council" focused on Gaza. EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica, responsible for Mediterranean affairs, is traveling to Washington for the meeting, but her attendance does not signify the EU's endorsement of the council. Instead, the European Commission aims to represent the EU's specific stance on issues related to Gaza during the discussions.

The division among EU member states became particularly evident during a recent meeting where France articulated strong opposition to the council, voicing concerns about the implications of the EU's involvement. France's position reflects a broader unease among several EU nations regarding the potential legitimacy such involvement may grant to the council and its objectives, which some view with skepticism given the recent tensions in the Middle East.

The situation underscores the complexities within European politics as member states navigate their relationships with the U.S. and their individual foreign policy priorities concerning Gaza. The varying levels of support for the EU's participation in the meeting could signal deeper rifts within the Union about how best to approach the ongoing crisis and the role of international frameworks in resolving such disputes.