Will Pakistan join Gaza Peace Board? Claims invitation from Donald Trump

Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a peace board for the second phase of peace talks between Gaza and Israel. Pakistan claims that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also been invited to join this board. The White House had released a list on Friday containing the names of potential members of this board.

What has Pakistan claimed?

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Tahir Andrabi said that Pakistan has received a formal invitation from the US. He said that Pakistan will always be supportive of international efforts for peace and security. All efforts will be made for lasting peace in Gaza in accordance with the UN resolution.

What has the White House said?

The White House had said that members of this peace board would be selected based on their experience, development expertise, structural development, and economic strategies. Around 60 countries have been invited to participate, including Turkey, Egypt, Argentina, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, the UK, Germany, Canada, and Australia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Donald Trump's senior negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will also be part of this panel.

What is Israel’s stand?

Israel is not happy with this US peace board. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he was not consulted before the formation of the peace board. He said that whatever has been announced regarding the executive board in Gaza is against Israel's policies. He added that he would soon speak with US officials. Donald Trump is expected to chair this peace board. According to reports, Trump has sent invitations to several global leaders to become members of the board.

What is the latest report from Pakistan?

While Operation Sindoor inflicted significant damage on the terrorist groups, these groups are now becoming active again. With the help of the Pakistani government and army, the groups led by Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar have resumed their activities.

According to reports, Indian intelligence agencies have issued an alert regarding the organizational and operational activities of the Pakistan-based terrorist organizations Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. It states that seven months after Operation Sindoor, both groups have resumed recruitment and training. Structures destroyed by Indian missiles are being rebuilt, and senior members of the groups are also on the move.

Have Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed repaired their damaged bases?

According to the report, intelligence indicates that Lashkar terrorists Talha Saeed, Saifullah Kasuri, and Abdur Rauf recently visited Bahawalpur in Pakistan’s Punjab province, which is the headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed. Talha Saeed and Saifullah Kasuri met with Jaish chief Masood Azhar during their visit. Significant activity was observed there during this time.

Lashkar-e-Taiba has also resumed activities at its Markaz Taiba facility in Muridke. A video input suggests that the structures damaged during Operation Sindoor have been rebuilt. A program for Lashkar fighters was recently held in Muridke. Close associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed were also seen there.