A significant number of European Union (EU) member states have announced their refusal to participate in the Peace Council project proposed by the United States, which aims to oversee the administration of the Gaza Strip.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, citing a report by the Financial Times (FT), the majority of European nations have officially turned down the initiative put forward by US President Donald Trump.
Diplomatic sources indicate that EU countries are concerned that the establishment of this new structure could undermine the official role and authority of the United Nations (UN) in resolving global crises. Another major point of contention is the invitation extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the council. European leaders emphasized that the UN must remain the primary platform for addressing international conflicts. Furthermore, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already rejected the proposal, citing both the inclusion of Russian representatives and the requirement for a $1 billion financial contribution from taxpayers.
The proposal comes at a critical juncture as the international community seeks a sustainable governance model for post-conflict Gaza. Historically, the European Union has been one of the largest providers of humanitarian aid to the region and has consistently advocated for a two-state solution within the framework of international law. The rejection of US President Donald Trump's initiative highlights a growing strategic divergence between Washington and its traditional European allies regarding the architecture of Middle Eastern diplomacy and the preservation of multilateral institutions.
