16 February 2026 - Cyprus’ Participation in the Board of Peace and Dismissal of International Law
Volt, with a firm commitment to human rights, expresses its strong opposition to the decision of the Republic of Cyprus to participate in the so-called “Board of Peace” of the US President, Donald Trump, for the “reconstruction” of Gaza.
This move fundamentally undermines international law, as this specific “agreement” is not legally binding and bypasses legal procedures. At the same time, it is in complete contradiction with the opinion of the International Court of Justice, which has already taken a position on the issues related to Gaza and the illegal Israeli occupation.
Furthermore, Cyprus’ participation in an initiative outside the United Nations weakens the role of the international organisation, which is the only legitimate and impartial body for crisis management and ensuring world peace. The logic of the so-called “realpolitik” that may be adopted is unstable and temporary in this case: Trump and Netanyahu will not be leaders forever. A country’s foreign policy cannot be based on temporary political circumstances and ambitions.
Our message is clear. Weakening the UN today means weakening our own security tomorrow. Cyprus, which looks forward to UN resolutions for the reunification of the island and the end of the Turkish occupation, must actively support international institutions and not participate in actions that undermine them.