WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed Israel’s accession to the Board of Peace during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Blair House on Wednesday, ahead of his discussions with President Donald Trump at the White House.

The signing formalized Israel’s membership in the U.S.-led international body, chaired by Trump, which was established to promote stability, oversee postwar governance in Gaza and advance broader peacekeeping efforts in conflict-affected regions. The Board of Peace, formalized in January 2026 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, has drawn participation from more than two dozen countries, including allies such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Azerbaijan, though several European nations have declined invitations.

Netanyahu’s office announced the development, emphasizing the move as a step toward reinforcing the “unbreakable alliance” between Israel and the United States.

“We will continue strengthening the unbreakable alliance between Israel and the United States,” Netanyahu stated following the ceremony.

The meeting at Blair House preceded Netanyahu’s White House session with Trump, where the leaders were expected to address regional security issues, including ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and implementation of Gaza-related initiatives under Trump’s broader peace framework.

The Board of Peace operates under a charter that positions Trump as inaugural chairman and focuses on restoring governance, mobilizing resources and ensuring long-term stability in areas like Gaza, in line with related U.N. Security Council resolutions. Israel had previously expressed reservations about certain aspects of related oversight mechanisms but ultimately joined the body.

Netanyahu’s visit to Washington marks his latest high-level engagement with the Trump administration amid efforts to solidify bilateral cooperation on Middle East challenges.