• Israeli PM Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invitation to the 'Board of Peace.'
• The board aims to oversee the Gaza ceasefire and has expanded its scope.
• Composition includes regional rival Turkey, causing domestic criticism in Israel.
• Trump plans to provide further details at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
• Countries participating range from the UAE to Hungary, with more invitations pending.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday that he accepted U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join the “Board of Peace.” This decision signifies a shift from his office's previous criticism regarding the board's composition, particularly concerning Turkey’s inclusion as a regional rival, which had drawn substantial scrutiny from Netanyahu’s aides, according to aljazeera, npr, and indiatimes.

The 'Board of Peace' was originally designed as a small group of world leaders to oversee the Gaza ceasefire but has since scaled up in ambition, with invitations extended to a broad range of countries, potentially positioning it to broker various global conflicts. Netanyahu's participation comes at a time when the Trump administration appears to be transforming initial goals into a larger diplomatic framework, as noted by various news sources, including aljazeera and npr.

Critics within Israel, particularly from Netanyahu's far-right coalition partners, expressed concerns over the board's composition and the idea of relinquishing unilateral control over Gaza's future. The political ramifications of this agreement could complicate Netanyahu's standing domestically, especially as Trump's announcement about the board is set for the World Economic Forum in Davos, as reported by indiatimes and npr.

The board has so far garnered agreements from several nations, including the UAE, Morocco, and Kazakhstan, while invitations have also been sent to notable leaders from a variety of countries, including Russia and Turkey. The structure aims to oversee critical aspects of Gaza's redevelopment while managing a Palestinian technocrat committee for local governance, according to npr and indiatimes.