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Trump Forms Peace Council with Eight Arab Nations

1/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced eight Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, joined Peace Council to manage post-ceasefire Gaza.
The council aims to solidify the ceasefire and promote a two-state solution.
Trump signed the charter at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting its broader aims.
European leaders remain skeptical, with some rejecting participation over concerns the council could undermine the United Nations' authority.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993 between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), aimed to establish a framework for peace and a two-state solution. This process, rooted in earlier agreements like the 1978 Camp David Accords, faced significant opposition and violence, including the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. Trump's recent Peace Council initiative with Arab nations seeks to address ongoing tensions in Gaza.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced eight Arab and Islamic nations, including Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, joined Peace Council to manage post-ceasefire Gaza.
The council aims to solidify the ceasefire and promote a two-state solution.
Trump signed the charter at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting its broader aims.
European leaders remain skeptical, with some rejecting participation over concerns the council could undermine the United Nations' authority.

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