President Donald Trump has officially invited Pope Leo XIV and the Holy See to join the “Board of Peace,” a Middle East alliance aimed at ending the Gaza conflict, coordinating reconstruction, and advancing a lasting Palestinian state aligned with UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin confirmed the invitation is under review, potentially adding significant spiritual influence to a group already including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, and others with major investment commitments. While Norway has declined, the Vatican’s possible participation could prove transformative for Trump’s peace initiative.
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The U.K., Canada and Australia formally recognized the State of Palestine on Sunday, marking a major break with U.S. policy. Israel immediately rejected the “one-sided” move, warning it risks destabilizing the region and undermining peace.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair that Greece will recognize Palestinian statehood at the optimal time to support a two-state solution, while defending Greece’s ties with Israel and criticizing the humanitarian toll of its Gaza operations.
