Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a coalition meeting on January 18, 2026 after objecting to the composition of a Gaza Executive Board announced by the White House as part of a post-war plan. Netanyahu criticized the panel for being announced without coordination with Israel and for going against Israeli policy, particularly because Israel has no direct representation on it.
The board includes international figures such as the Turkish foreign minister and a Qatari diplomat, which Israel objects to due to its tense relations with Turkey.
Far-right coalition partners openly rejected the U.S.-backed panel, preferring limited or no involvement for countries they see as hostile to Israeli security and advocating for stricter security measures.
Separately, Jordan said that King Abdullah had received an invitation to join the broader Gaza peace board, showing that the U.S. plan is prompting regional diplomatic engagement despite Israeli objections.
In short, the meeting highlights Israel’s resistance to an international post-conflict mechanism that excludes it from direct control, while the U.S. plan continues to advance diplomatically in the region.