"The White House wanted to have a senior Israeli official on stage with the other Arab and Muslim leaders to show that Trump's Gaza peace plan has broad support on both sides. Israel's absence created the impression that it is not 100% on board. Driving the news: The White House sent invitation to 58 countries, including Israel, to join the Board of Peace."
"Netanyahu did not travel to the World Economic Forum in Davos due to the International Criminal Court arrest warrant hanging over his head. But Israel's president Herzog attended the event. The sources said that on Tuesday and Wednesday, the White House approached the Israeli prime minister's office and suggested that Herzog will be Israel's representative, sit on stage with the other leaders and sign the Board of Peace charter. Netanyahu refused the request and effectively vetoed Herzog's participation, the sources said."
The White House invited 58 countries, including Israel, to join a Board of Peace ceremony to demonstrate broad support for Trump's Gaza peace plan. Each invited country could send a head of state, government, or an empowered representative. Prime Minister Netanyahu did not attend Davos because of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, while President Herzog attended. The White House proposed that Herzog represent Israel, sit on stage, and sign the charter, but Netanyahu vetoed Herzog's participation. Multiple tense calls occurred between senior White House officials and Netanyahu's office. Efforts continued until shortly before the ceremony, but the White House ultimately did not force the issue.
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