Cyprus and Greece are looking at an invitation from US President Donald Trump. The invitation is to join a new "Peace Council." This council aims to help Gaza with stability and rebuilding. A meeting is planned for February 19th in Washington D.C. This is a new diplomatic step by the US government. It wants to get world support for solving the long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
President Trump created this idea. It will bring together many countries. They will talk about the problems in Gaza. The exact plans for the "Peace Council" are not fully clear. However, the talks will focus on peace. Rebuilding the Palestinian territory is also important. Cyprus and Greece were invited because they are close and might have similar ideas about security. Both countries are thinking carefully about this.
Greece was asked to help with a plan for Gaza's recovery. This plan is about the next steps after conflict. It suggests focusing on practical actions. The US has invited many countries from different regions. Many European Union countries were asked. Nations from the Middle East and Asia were also invited. However, some EU countries have not yet agreed to join.
Cyprus and Greece will soon decide if they will go. Their choice will be important for world politics. If they go, it shows they will work with US peace plans. Other countries are also facing difficulties with this. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan might also attend. This makes the meeting more interesting.
The US created this "Peace Council" in a new way. It is a special group to discuss Gaza's problems. Inviting Cyprus and Greece is strategic. They are in a good location in the Eastern Mediterranean. Their relationships in the region could be helpful. Their decision will show how much the world wants to join this new US peace effort.