Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to join President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace signals more than a diplomatic gesture. It marks a strategic shift in how Gaza’s future and global conflict governance may be shaped outside traditional international institutions. Backed by Washington and aligned with Trump’s broader vision, the new body challenges the authority of the United Nations and introduces a leader-driven model of conflict management. Supporters see speed and control, while critics warn of power consolidation and pay-to-play diplomacy.
21 January,2026 07:44 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wines and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly declined to join his proposed Board of Peace for Gaza. Speaking to reporters, Trump signaled he would use trade penalties as leverage, escalating tensions between Washington and Paris.
20 January,2026 07:21 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to take part in a proposed U.S.-backed, UN-supported Gaza Peace and Reconstruction Board, aimed at overseeing post-war governance, demilitarisation and long-term recovery following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Kremlin has confirmed receiving the invitation, while Moscow has sought further clarification from U.S. on the board’s mandate, authority and financial structure. According to officials, the initiative would bring together more than sixty countries, including India, Brazil, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Greece and Argentina, signaling one of the most ambitious multinational diplomatic efforts tied to Gaza’s future. WATCH
20 January,2026 01:42 AM IST
India has received a formal invitation from the United States government to join President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for the Gaza Strip — a plan designed to reshape governance and security after months of devastating conflict. The invitation, confirmed by the US Ambassador in New Delhi, includes a direct letter from President Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Will India accept the US invitation — or stay aligned with its long-standing principles on Palestine? What would joining Trump’s Gaza Board mean for Hamas, Israel, regional security, and India’s global role?
19 January,2026 09:12 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
