Donald Trump once again marks its own profile in international politics, a. The president of the United States has invited leaders of opposing blocs and sensitivities to be part of his new Peace Board for Gaza. The organism that, according to the White Housewill be in charge of and lead the reconstruction of the Palestinian enclave after the war.
The curiosity that makes the body unique is evident: for the first time, leaders as far apart as Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Abdel Fattá al Sisi and Javier Milei They have been called to sit at the same table to manage Gaza. An unusual diplomatic combination that breaks with the classic mediation schemes, and that has made Israel react.
Confirmed invitations and responses under study
The Turkish presidency officially confirmed that Erdogan received Trump’s letter on January 16, 2026. As explained by the spokesperson Burhanettin Duran, The president was invited as a founding member of the Board.
Egypt also confirmed receipt of the invitation. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty noted that Cairo studies the documentation before giving a definitive answera gesture that underlines Egyptian caution towards an American design body.
Milei accepts and talks about “honor and responsibility”
The first to speak out publicly was Javier Mileywho confirmed the invitation on social networks and made his political alignment clear. “It is an honor for me that Argentina integratesas a Founding Member, the Board of Peace,” he wrote.
Milei framed his participation along a clear line: fight against terrorism, defense of life, property and freedom, and explicit support for Trump’s initiative for Gaza. The message reinforces its foreign policy of strong rapprochement with Washington.
More countries join the board
Trump did not limit himself to three leaders. Santiago Peña was also invited and has already expressed his willingness to participate: “We honorably assume the responsibility of working alongside the United States for lasting peace”.
In the case of Canada, sources cited by the CTV network indicate that Prime Minister Mark Carney intends to accept, although there is still no official announcement.
A board with influential (and controversial) names
Trump announced that the Peace Board will include figures with global political and economic weight. Among the members stand out: Tony Blairformer British Prime Minister; Marco RubioSecretary of State; Steve WitkoffTrump’s special envoy; Jared Kushnerson-in-law of the president; and executives like Marc Rowan and Ajay Banga.
The mix of politicians, businessmen and former international leaders reinforces the idea that it is posed as both a security and economic challenge.
The Gaza Peace Board has an unexpected crack: Netanyahu explodes against Trump
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed this Saturday that the US announcement “did not coordinate with Israel and contradicts its policy”an unusual critical tone in the relationship between both allies.
After the statement, Netanyahu ordered his Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, urgently contact the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubioto demand explanations.
The official Israeli text avoids detailing the specific points of disagreement, but the political message is unequivocal: Israel does not accept being left out of decisions about Gazanot even under the umbrella of an international peace conference.
From the White House, however, they limit themselves to pointing out that the list of members is not yet closed and that new additions will be announced in the coming days.
The different key: Gaza as a diplomatic laboratory
Beyond the announcement, the big news is the approach. Trump has chosen to surround himself with ideologically disparate alliesinstead of a homogeneous block. Erdogan and Al Sisi maintain very different positions on the Middle East; Milei represents a political axis completely foreign to the region.
The bet seems to advocate distribute responsibilities, dilute crossed vetoes and convert the postwar period into a multilateral project directed from Washington.
It remains to be seen whether this diplomatic experiment will work. But, to begin with, the Gaza Peace Board has already achieved something unusual: bringing together in the same body leaders who rarely coincide… except at the direct invitation of Donald Trump.
