“49”: Whom did Donald Trump invite to the Peace Council and why does the list cause controversy

US President Donald Trump has sent invitations to a number of states and international structures with a proposal to join the “Council of Peace for Gaza” he is creating. The initiative is aimed at launching the implementation of a 20-point plan focused on ending the conflict and restoring the Palestinian enclave. This was reported by the agency Bloomberg.

The signing ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday in Davos. However, the timelines are tight, and the terms of participation are a subject of discussion: some invitees insist on revising the parameters of the new structure’s work.

What is known about the format and timelines

According to sources familiar with the project’s preparation, the White House aims to launch the Council as quickly as possible — which is why Davos was chosen as the venue, where political and economic elites are traditionally concentrated.

However, the draft charter sent to the invited parties has already highlighted contentious issues. These concern both decision-making mechanisms and the financial obligations of participants, which are particularly sensitive for European capitals.

Europe’s reaction: not everyone is ready to participate

A separate resonance was caused by Emmanuel Macron‘s refusal to join the initiative. This step highlighted disagreements within the EU and increased doubts about what exactly the balance of influence within the Council will be.

Simultaneously, the participation of supranational institutions is being discussed. An invitation was received by the European Commission, which takes the format beyond the framework of classic interstate diplomacy.

List of invited countries

According to sources and based on public information, representatives from all continents were invited to the “Council of Peace.” The preliminary list includes:

Europe: Ukraine, Poland, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy.

Middle East: Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman.

Asia and Oceania: Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand.

American continent: Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay.

Also mentioned in the list are Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and the European Commission.

It is important to emphasize: this list is not final. Not all countries have confirmed receipt of invitations or readiness to participate in the Council’s work.

Money as a hidden factor

Earlier sources reported that membership conditions imply significant financial contributions. This point has caused hesitation among some European leaders and may affect the final composition of participants.

Thus, the “Council of Peace for Gaza” has already turned into a complex diplomatic construction at the launch stage, where politics, economics, and reputation issues intertwine. International observers, including NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, are closely watching how the final list of “49” will be formed and which countries will step forward, noting how loud initiatives are tested by reality.