Not Directly Agreeing, Germany Criticizes the Legal Aspects of the Gaza Council Trump's Proposal

JAKARTA - The German government has expressed its readiness to discuss US President Donald Trump's idea of establishing a Gaza Peace Council, but has not been able to agree on the format of the institution at this stage.

Der Spiegel magazine reported that the German Foreign Ministry is still studying the appropriateness of the formation of the council in accordance with international law.

The German government emphasizes the importance of every international instrument remaining within the framework of applicable global law.

German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius was quoted by Sputnik, Thursday, January 22,

menyampaikan apresiasi atas undangan Amerika Serikat untuk bergabung dalam Dewan Perdamaian Gaza.

However, Germany will only consider participation if the mechanism and mandate of the council are judged to comply with international rules.

The Gaza Peace Council was announced by President Trump on January 16. The institution is designed to involve a number of international figures, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. The name of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was also mentioned on the list of potential members.

In addition, Trump plans to involve the President of the World Bank Ajay Banga and expand the invitation to a number of heads of state, including Russia and Belarus.

Previously, in November 2025, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution proposed by the United States to support Trump's comprehensive plan for resolving the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

In the vote, 13 of the 15 members of the UN Security Council expressed their agreement, while Russia and China abstained.

The United States proposed the establishment of a temporary international administration in the Gaza Strip, the establishment of a Trump-led Peace Council, and the deployment of international stabilization forces in the region.