Greece is poised to reject an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join a controversial “Peace Council for Gaza,” signaling it will stand with European Union allies who view the initiative as a threat to the United Nations.
Diplomatic sources indicate that while Athens initially reviewed the proposal, the government has decided against breaking ranks with its EU partners.
The prevailing sentiment in European capitals is overwhelmingly negative, and Greek officials emphasized that unilateral action on such a sensitive geopolitical matter is off the table.
“There is no scenario in which Athens would not coordinate fully with its European partners,” a Foreign Ministry official said.
The primary objection lies in the council’s draft charter. According to officials familiar with the text, the proposed body is designed to function as a global mechanism parallel to the U.N., a structure that Mr. Trump has frequently criticized.
Athens and its partners fear the initiative would undermine the legitimacy of established international frameworks at a time of heightened global instability.
While Greece remains committed to de-escalation and humanitarian aid for Gaza, the government insists that conflict resolution must occur within existing multilateral institutions.
The decision marks a pivot from earlier hesitation, consolidating a unified European front that views the Washington-led proposal as institutionally dangerous.