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Trump’s Invitation to Putin for Board of Peace Signals a New World Order
Alex Selsky
January 22, 2026

To understand what US President Donald Trump’s invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza truly means for Israel, one must step back and examine the broader strategic picture. This is not merely a diplomatic gesture toward Russia, nor is it only about Gaza. It is about structure, power, and a deliberate attempt to reshape the global order. Putin’s invitation is part of a much wider outreach. Trump reportedly invited around 60 heads of state from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania. Among them are major players such as Germany, Saudi Arabia, and India, alongside smaller but strategically significant states like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Nearly every relevant Middle Eastern actor appears on the list, including countries that deeply concern Israel and with which Jerusalem has serious disagreements, notably Turkey and Qatar. READ MORE

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