US President Donald Trump withdrew his invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to participate in the Gaza Peace Council, an initiative led by his government and in which 35 other heads of state had already agreed to participate.
“Dear Prime Minister Carney, I inform you that the Peace Council is withdrawing its invitation for Canada to participate in what will be the most prestigious Council of Leaders ever formed,” Trump wrote on his official Truth Social account.
Trump’s decision comes amid diplomatic tensions between Washington and Ottawa, as Carney had adopted a cautious stance regarding the Peace Council’s scope and governance, requesting greater assurances about its mandate and transparency.
Furthermore, some analysts interpret the withdrawal as an attempt by Trump to limit the participation of leaders who could question or influence the body’s decisions, reflecting the political and strategic differences between the two governments.
So far, at least 35 heads of state and government have agreed to participate in the peace council, the White House announced this week, although it did not provide a detailed list.
Europe, in turn, asked the White House for more details about the council before formalizing its participation, while on Wednesday Trump himself stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin had agreed to join the body, although the Kremlin has not yet confirmed the information.
