Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turned down a request from the White House to allow Israel's President Isaac Herzog to attend the launch of President Trump's Gaza Board of Peace in Davos. The White House wanted Herzog to participate to show broad support for the Gaza peace plan, but Netanyahu insisted that the invitation was meant for him, not Herzog.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the White House's request for President Herzog to attend the peace ceremony.
- The Board of Peace launch is part of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan.
- The White House invited 58 countries, including Israel, to the event.
- Herzog's participation was intended to show support from both Arab and Muslim leaders.
- Netanyahu did not attend the Davos event due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
- Tense discussions took place between the White House and Netanyahu's office over Herzog's attendance.
- The White House eventually decided not to escalate the issue with Netanyahu.
- President Trump's advisers visited Israel to discuss the Rafah crossing issue instead of Herzog's involvement.
