During a recent press conference, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Norway has agreed to host a meeting associated with his newly established Peace Council. However, this statement has not been corroborated by any official from the Norwegian government. The Peace Council, which aims to address various conflicts, including the situation in Gaza, was initiated in Washington D.C., marking its first official meeting as per Trump's declarations.

Norway's involvement, while noted in public discussions, is more about its role in providing an observer for the discussions pertaining to Gaza rather than a direct participation in Trump's Peace Council. The Norwegian Foreign Ministry clarified to Dagbladet that the invitation relates to a forthcoming meeting in the spring of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for Palestine, and not any direct involvement with the Peace Council itself.

The Peace Council has been mostly viewed with skepticism; while it intends to monitor Gaza's reconstruction and promote peace between Israel and Hamas, critics have raised concerns about its legitimacy and potential to undermine established organizations like the United Nations. Out of the 62 countries invited to join the council, the response has been mixed, indicating a divided international opinion on Trump's initiative.