Trump calls on Canada and Argentina to form a peace council on Gaza
In a significant development reflecting the anticipated contours of US foreign policy in the coming period, Mark Carney, a prominent Canadian official, has received a formal invitation from US President-elect Donald Trump to join the new "Peace Council," established to oversee the administration of the Gaza Strip in the post-war phase. According to a senior advisor to Carney, who spoke to AFP on Saturday, Carney intends to accept the invitation and participate in the council, which Trump will personally chair. This suggests a US desire to broaden the circle of allies involved in shaping the security and political landscape in the Middle East.
Argentina joins and expands the alliance
In parallel with the Canadian invitation, Argentine President Javier Mellal, known for his support of US and Israeli policies, announced that he had received a similar invitation from Trump to join the council as a founding member. Mellal quickly posted a picture of the invitation letter on his official X account, expressing his immense pride in this step and describing his participation in the Trump-led council as a "great honor." This joining reflects a fundamental shift in Argentina's foreign policy, which, under Mellal's leadership, is now seeking to play a more active role in major international issues.
The importance of the Peace Council and the context of its formation
The formation of the "Gaza Peace Council" comes at a highly sensitive time, as international discussions intensify regarding post-war scenarios in the Gaza Strip. According to observers, this council aims to establish an international framework for managing civil and security affairs in Gaza, ensuring the non-recurrence of military threats, with a focus on reconstruction efforts. This move is part of Trump's familiar strategy of building special alliances outside the traditional frameworks of international institutions to ensure swift decision-making and the implementation of agreed-upon political visions among allies.
Expected regional and international impacts
The formation of this council carries profound political implications. On the one hand, Trump seeks to involve countries from North and South America to secure broad international support for US plans in the region, moving away from complete reliance on traditional European powers. On the other hand, the inclusion of prominent economic and political figures like Carney and Milley suggests that the council may focus heavily on the economic aspects of reconstruction as a means to achieving security and stability. Political circles in the Middle East are awaiting further details regarding the council's powers and the extent of its coordination with Arab states involved in the Palestinian issue.
