Trump's 'Board of Peace' Divides Europe, West Asia Amid UN Rivalry Concerns

• US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' initially for a Gaza ceasefire, has expanded its ambitions to mediate global conflicts, sparking divisions.
• Some Western European nations like France, Norway, and Sweden have declined invitations, citing concerns over the board's broad mandate and potential to rival the UN Security Council.
• A bloc of Muslim-majority nations, including Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, have agreed to join the board.
• Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also agreed to join, a shift from his earlier criticism of a Gaza oversight committee.
• Concerns persist among European leaders that the board's expansive role could undermine the international order based on the UN Charter.

Why It Matters: Trump's 'Board of Peace' is creating a global rift, with Europe wary of its UN-rivaling ambitions.