UAE(The COW News Digital)The United Arab Emirates has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the newly proposed “Gaza Board of Peace,” becoming the first Muslim country to openly support the controversial initiative. The decision was confirmed on Tuesday after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan formally accepted Trump’s offer.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country was ready to actively participate in the Board of Peace and contribute in a practical and constructive manner. The ministry added that the UAE would work closely with the United States to promote cooperation, stability and prosperity at both regional and global levels.
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said the decision reflected the importance of fully implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. He stated that the initiative was significant for securing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and achieving long-term stability in the region.
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Under Trump’s proposal, Gaza would be governed by an international board instead of Hamas following a ceasefire agreement. The “Board of Peace” would be chaired for life by President Trump himself, with founding members reportedly including former British prime minister Tony Blair, the US secretary of state, Trump’s son-in-law, and a group of technocrats.
Hungary has so far emerged as the first European country to accept the offer unconditionally. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has indicated possible participation, though no formal announcement has been made. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has also expressed in-principle support, saying a final decision would follow a review of the board’s charter.
In contrast, France has outright rejected joining the initiative. French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed US pressure and tariff threats as unacceptable. In response, President Trump reportedly threatened to impose a 200 percent tariff on French champagne and made sharp remarks about Macron’s political future.
Several key US allies, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Japan, have so far refrained from taking a clear position. European countries have largely maintained silence, while the United Nations has raised concerns over the structure and legitimacy of the proposed board.
According to available details, member countries would serve three-year terms, while permanent membership could be obtained by contributing one billion dollars to financially support the board’s activities. Trump would retain lifetime leadership of the body.
The UAE’s decision has sparked global debate, with supporters viewing it as a step toward stability and critics questioning its implications for Palestinian sovereignty and international governance.
