France is expected to decline a U.S. invitation to join a proposed international ‘Board of Peace’ on Gaza, with sources close to President Emmanuel Macron saying Paris is not prepared, at this stage, to give a favourable response.
A source told French broadcaster BFM TV that the draft charter goes well beyond the Gaza conflict itself and raises fundamental concerns, particularly about respect for the principles and institutional framework of the United Nations. The source stressed that these principles must not be called into question under any circumstances.
France’s Foreign Ministry said it is still reviewing the provisions of the proposed text but reiterated its strong attachment to the UN Charter. In a statement seen by BFM TV, the ministry described the charter as the cornerstone of effective multilateralism, emphasising international law, the sovereign equality of states and the peaceful settlement of disputes over what it called arbitrariness, power politics and war.
The White House announced the formation of the Board of Peace on Friday, saying it would play a central role in implementing President Donald Trump’s plan to permanently end the war in Gaza and oversee the reconstruction of the enclave. According to Washington, the board would provide strategic oversight, mobilise international resources and ensure accountability as Gaza moves from conflict toward recovery.
The U.S. administration also said it has set up a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza as part of phase two of Trump’s comprehensive plan, alongside an executive board structure intended to support governance and rebuilding efforts in the territory.
France’s reluctance highlights growing unease among some European capitals about U.S.-led initiatives that they believe could sideline established international mechanisms, particularly the UN, in addressing the Gaza conflict and its aftermath.
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