New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa agrees to participate in a US-backed Gaza peace initiative following an invitation from President Donald Trump, according to Bahrain's Foreign Ministry

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has agreed to participate in the Gaza Board of Peace following an invitation from US President Donald Trump, the Bahraini Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, signaling Bahrain's entry into a US-backed diplomatic initiative focused on Gaza.

The decision places Bahrain among the first regional actors to publicly confirm participation in the proposed board, an initiative that remains loosely defined but is expected to play a role in shaping post-conflict political and diplomatic arrangements related to Gaz...