EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirms Europe’s bid to join President Trump’s Gaza reconstruction “Board of Peace,” signaling support for his post-war vision.
The European Union announced its intent to take a formal role in US President Donald Trump’s transitional framework for post-war Gaza, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed Monday during an EU–Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Kuwait, according to AFP.
Speaking to reporters, Kallas revealed that the EU is seeking inclusion on Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, the multinational body that will oversee Gaza’s reconstruction, governance, and long-term stabilization.
“Yes, we feel that Europe has a great role and we should also be on board with this,” Kallas said, stressing that Europe’s contribution should go beyond funding. “I think Europe should be not only a payer, but also a player.”
The Board of Peace, personally chaired by President Trump and including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, will serve as the executive authority for Gaza’s redevelopment—supervising funds, ensuring transparency, and coordinating with Israel and Arab partners to prevent renewed Hamas control.
Under Trump’s plan, Gaza’s daily services will be managed by a technocratic, apolitical committee answerable to the Board. The arrangement will remain in place until the Palestinian Authority completes internal reforms and can responsibly assume governance under strict international oversight.
Kallas confirmed that European diplomats have contributed to the peace blueprint and are in close coordination with Arab states. “They understand that it is in everyone’s interest for Europe to be there,” she said. “We hope Israel will also agree to this.”
Her remarks come as indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas officially commenced Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, focused on the first stage of Trump’s ceasefire and hostage-release plan.
The move marks a remarkable shift in Europe’s posture—from criticism of Israeli military policy to active participation in Trump’s post-war peace architecture, one that prioritizes Israel’s security, Hamas’s disarmament, and regional stability.
Analysts see the EU’s request to join the Board as a validation of Trump’s dominance in shaping the new Middle East order. “The fact that Brussels wants in tells you everything about where global leadership now resides,” said one Israeli diplomat. “Trump’s plan is no longer a proposal—it’s becoming the roadmap.”
