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US President Donald Trump has launched a new diplomatic initiative by inviting 50 countries to join in creating a "Peace Board" as part of Phase Two of his 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza. However, the initiative has not met with widespread international support, and some key allies have refused to participate.
Italy announced that it would not be part of this board, arguing that joining such a group under the leadership of a single country would violate the terms of the country's constitution and the principles of multilateralism. The Corriere della Sera newspaper reported that the main concerns are related to the lack of international legitimacy.
Norway rejected the invitation on the grounds that the proposed body is contrary to international law. Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik told the Aftenposten newspaper on Tuesday that the proposal is inconsistent with the international legal system and existing peace mechanisms.
French President Emmanuel Macron also rejected Trump's offer. According to Politico, the style and structure of the peace board raised serious questions about the role of the United Nations and the limits of its mandate, going beyond its focus solely on the conflict in Gaza.
The Netherlands became the next European country to reject the invitation. Dutch MP Kati Piri published a written response saying it was "too early" to commit and that the Netherlands would not attend the signing ceremony in Davos on Thursday.
Greece also seems determined to say “no” to the Trump initiative. Greek media reports that the government will act in coordination with other European countries and will adhere to the principles of international law and respect for territorial integrity under the umbrella of the UN.
There are other countries that are hesitant or considering refusal but have not yet given an official response. Among them are Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Ukraine and China. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has questioned his country's participation in a board to which Russia and Belarus have also been invited.
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