close
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Netanyahu to join U.S.-led board of peace for Gaza

In a statement, Mr Netanyahu said he had agreed to serve on the board, which he said would be composed of world leaders.

• January 21, 2026
Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu
Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the board of peace for Gaza.

In a statement, Mr Netanyahu said he had agreed to serve on the board, which he said would be composed of world leaders.

No further details were provided.

The announcement came days after Mr Netanyahu’s office said Israel opposed the composition of the board, which Mr Trump unveiled as part of his plan to end the Gaza war.

The prime minister’s office said at that time that the board, which Mr Trump introduced as part of his plan to end the Gaza war, had been announced without coordination with Israel and ran counter to Israeli policy.

(Xinhua/NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

NATO troops

World

France seeks NATO military exercise on Greenland

France is calling for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is willing to participate. Sources at the Élysée presidential palace disclosed this on Wednesday.

Cross River State

States

Cross River rolls out electric vehicles to cut transport fares 

The commissioner said the initiative was designed to reduce commuting costs within the Calabar metropolis.

Xi Jinping

World

China pledges to defend UN system after board of peace invite

The official noted that no matter how the international situation evolves, China would firmly safeguard the international system with the UN at its core.

Census

NationWide

Tinubu govt planning credible national census for Nigeria: Information Minister

“I want to reaffirm the commitment of the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu to delivering a credible, transparent…national census,” Mr Idris said.

Nenadi Usman

NationWide

Court orders INEC to recognise Nenadi Usman as Labour Party leader

The judgment was sequel to a suit filed by Usman marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2262/2025.

University of Cross River

Education

University of Cross River blames portal upgrade for delayed students’ results

There had been an outcry from students who had graduated from the university but had not yet received their results.