Israel and Azerbaijan accept invitation to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Exam-focused facts from the 23 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has agreed to join the board.
Azerbaijan foreign ministry stated: 'Azerbaijan, as always, is ready to actively contribute to international cooperation, peace, and stability.'
Armenia has also joined the Trump-led peace board.
India received an invitation letter dated January 16 from Trump inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the Board of Peace.
Current members of the Board of Peace are: Israel, Azerbaijan, Armenia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Argentina, Belarus.