UAE accepts invitation to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ under Gaza Plan

The United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation to join the ‘Board of Peace’ established under US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

According to Arab media, the announcement was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Tuesday. The statement said that the UAE is ready for active participation and practical engagement in the Gaza Board of Peace.

The Ministry added that the UAE would play an effective role in the mission of the Board of Peace and would work alongside the United States to promote cooperation, stability and prosperity at the global level.

With this decision, the UAE has become not only the first Muslim country but also one of the earliest states to openly declare support for the US-led initiative.

It may be recalled that under President Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire framework, a peace plan was presented in which governance in Gaza would be overseen by an international board in place of Hamas.

The Board of Peace will be chaired by the US President himself, while its founding members include former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, the US Secretary of State, President Trump’s son-in-law, and other technocrats.

So far, Hungary has become the first European country to accept the offer to join the Board of Peace without conditions.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also indicated willingness to join, though no formal announcement has yet been made.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed principled consent to participate, stating that a final decision will be announced after reviewing the board’s charter.

In contrast, French President Emmanuel Macron has clearly refused to join the Board of Peace. In response, President Trump threatened to impose a 200 per cent tariff on French champagne.

After President Macron described US pressure and tariff threats as unacceptable, President Trump reacted sharply, stating that Emmanuel Macron would not remain President of France for much longer.

Meanwhile, key US allies including Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Japan and the United Kingdom remain hesitant about joining the Board of Peace.

European countries have largely maintained silence on the matter, while the United Nations has also raised concerns over the initiative.