UAE President Accepts Trump's 'Board of Peace' Invite
UAE President Accepts Trump's 'Board of Peace' Invite
The UAE's president joins a US-led effort to oversee Gaza's post-war reconstruction as Trump broadens his international diplomacy push.
In a move that places Gulf diplomacy on the world stage, the United Arab Emirates announced that its president has accepted an invitation to join the US-led Board of Peace, the body envisioned to oversee Gaza's post-war reconstruction.
Trump has framed the board as a high-profile forum for global leaders to guide the transition after conflict. The plan, described as part of his 20-point framework to end the Israel-Hamas war, would have the president chair the board and would invite leaders from around the world to participate. Trump confirmed he had invited Vladimir Putin to join, though Moscow has not yet said whether the offer was accepted. Belarusian leader Lukashenko later claimed he had signed the document after his invitation. Meanwhile, Macron reportedly declined to join, a move Trump responded to by threatening a tariff on French wine and champagne.
Moscow's response has been cautious, with officials saying they are studying the offer and seeking to clarify details. The structure and powers of the board remain unclear, and officials have not released a timetable for decisions.
Observers say the Board of Peace could serve as a diplomatic signaling device or a more practical mechanism for coordinating aid and reconstruction in Gaza, depending on who agrees to participate and how decisions are made. The UAE's involvement underscores its growing influence in regional diplomacy and its ties with Washington, even as Gaza remains a flashpoint for broader Middle East tensions.
