Netanyahu: Israel Joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' Amid Gaza Reconstruction Talks

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's accession to US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" during his Washington visit.
• The board, authorized by a UN Security Council resolution, aims to supervise Gaza's temporary governance and establish an international stabilization force.
• Its first meeting on February 19 in Washington will focus on Gaza's reconstruction, following a fragile ceasefire initiated in October 2025.
• Critics, including rights experts, express concerns about the board's colonial structure and the absence of Palestinian representation.
• The ceasefire in Gaza has seen significant casualties, with over 72,000 Palestinians killed and a humanitarian crisis, while Israel maintains its actions are self-defense.