"With regard to Gaza, Portugal may make itself available, always as an observer, to be present at moments that allow the consolidation of the peace or reconstruction process," a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) indicated in statements to Lusa regarding the first meeting of the body created by US President Donald Trump.
Portugal received an invitation from the White House to join the Peace Council, with the head of Portuguese diplomacy admitting to joining this body as long as it was limited to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
English
Nederlands
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
Svenska
Pусский
中文
Türkçe
Português
Polski
عربي
Suomi
עִברִית
Português (Brasil)
Don't get into bed with a snake!
By Greg Shill from Algarve on 20 Feb 2026, 11:02
Not a great use of your time or money! A Trump Peace Council with Trump self appointed and having an indefinite leadership, how is this a world peace council. Don't be fooled. This is an oligarchy! Better to watch the lowlights on TV, you won't miss anything!
By Dirk Driedger from Lisbon on 20 Feb 2026, 11:16
Why is Portugal legitimizing Trump? DJT is charging countries 1 BILLON dollars to join his peace commission, paid to Trump, and Trump will head the so called committee for life.
By Marie Dragone from Other on 20 Feb 2026, 12:37
Portugal, with or with out a centre right to far right gov. or president, do not bend your knees, it will come down on the nation.
By Jacques De la Haye from Other on 20 Feb 2026, 13:56
What is the use of attending only as an observer? Any country which attends in any capacity is lending legitimacy to this pro-Israel proj
By Mark from Porto on 21 Feb 2026, 14:48
Portugal! Please don't lend legitimacy to this wannabe, fascist con artist by participating in any measure in his made up, self-aggrandizing "Board of Stupidity"
By Paul Perkins from Algarve on 23 Feb 2026, 08:24