Brazil Makes Gaza Peace Council Participation Contingent on Active Palestinian Involvement

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declared that Brazil stands ready to participate in the newly established peace council focused on the Gaza Strip crisis. However, Da Silva stipulated that this involvement is strictly conditional upon the active and direct presence of Palestinian representatives in the ensuing negotiations, asserting that their participation is necessary for the council to gain true credibility.

The Brazilian leader further confirmed that he has formally communicated this official position regarding the imperative need for Palestinian participation within this mechanism directly to United States President Donald Trump. The establishment of this Gaza Peace Council was initiated by President Donald Trump on January 15th, with support from the U.S. administration, aiming to manage the volatile situation in the Gaza Strip and surrounding areas of regional contention.

This new body was formulated in the aftermath of the destructive conflict against the people of Gaza, a region where approximately 2.4 million people, including 1.5 million displaced individuals, currently face severe pressure. Notably, the charter of the council makes no direct reference to the dire humanitarian situation faced by the Palestinians.

The council’s charter defines the structure as an international organization intended to promote peace and good governance in areas affected by conflict. It grants extensive powers to President Trump, including the authority to veto decisions and appoint members—a move that several international observers have interpreted as an attempt to circumvent the established mechanisms of the United Nations.