On January 23, 2026, Spain officially declined U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the newly announced “Board of Peace.” (al-monitor.com) Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said, “We appreciate the invitation, but we decline,” citing Spain’s commitment to multilateralism, international law and the United Nations and objecting that the body excludes Palestinian representation and sits outside UN frameworks. (aa.com.tr) The U.S.-led board, unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos, is proposed to broker ceasefires, manage security arrangements and coordinate reconstruction—initially focused on Gaza. (theguardian.com) Many traditional allies, including Canada and most EU states, did not sign up. (al-monitor.com)