The United States has taken a significant diplomatic step by extending invitations to several foreign governments to participate in President Donald Trump’s initiative, known as the “Board of Peace.” On Sunday, at least six nations confirmed they had received such invitations.

According to a report from The Associated Press, the countries invited include Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan, Hungary, and India. This move is part of a broader effort to engage international partners in fostering peace and stability in conflict-prone regions.

Additionally, countries such as Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, and Albania have also acknowledged receiving invitations, expanding the diplomatic reach of this initiative.

The White House issued a statement on Friday detailing the forthcoming phase of President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. This plan involves appointing senior international figures tasked with overseeing governance, reconstruction, and the long-term development of the region.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation remains critical, with displaced Palestinian families seeking refuge amidst the debris of destroyed buildings in Gaza City, as captured in a poignant image taken on January 18, 2026, by Khames Alrefi for Anadolu via Getty Images.

“The Board of Peace will play an essential role in fulfilling all 20 points of the President’s plan, providing strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development,” the statement said in part.

Trump will chair the board and be joined by a group of senior political, diplomatic and business figures, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and billionaire Marc Rowan, among others.

The Gaza Executive Board, which supports governance and the delivery of services, will work alongside the Office of the High Representative and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to advance “peace, stability, and prosperity.”

President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Jan. 13, 2026. (Luis M. Alvarez/AP)

Notably, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi were named as appointed members.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on X that the composition of the Gaza Executive Board was not coordinated with Israel and “runs contrary to its policy.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives statements to the media in Tel Aviv on Oct. 12, 2023. (Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Netanyahu’s office said it told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to contact Rubio to convey Israel’s concerns.

Under Trump’s plan, Hamas was to turn over all living and deceased hostages that were still being held in Gaza. To date, one dead hostage, Ran Gvili, has yet to be handed over.

The White House said additional Executive Board and Gaza Executive Board members will be announced over the coming weeks.