Vladimir Putin Invited to Gaza Board

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the US-led Board of Peace for Gaza, an initiative spearheaded by Donald Trump. The Board aims to oversee the reconstruction and governance of the Gaza Strip and resolve global conflicts. The Kremlin, through Dmitry Peskov, confirmed the invitation and stated that Russia is currently studying the proposal and seeking clarification from the United States. Other world leaders, including Alexander Lukashenko, Mark Carney, Keir Starmer, Ursula von der Leyen, and countries like Argentina, Egypt, India, and Turkey, have also been invited. Hungary, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam have accepted the invitation. The executive committee of the board is expected to include Tony Blair, Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Ajay Banga. The initiative has faced criticism, particularly from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who stated that the board's composition was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy. There are also reports that permanent membership on the board beyond a three-year term would require a $1 billion payment.