Divisions arose on Wednesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace as its objectives have expanded beyond Gaza.

Some Western European nations have opted not to participate, while others have remained ambiguous, and a coalition of Muslim countries has agreed to join.

These developments highlighted European apprehensions concerning the broadened and contentious nature of the initiative which some argue may aim to compete with the U.N. Security Council’s function in resolving international disputes.

Trump intends to officially establish the board this week during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

Norway and Sweden have announced that they will decline their invitations, following France's refusal, while a coalition of Muslim-majority countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement confirming that their leaders would participate.

It was not immediately evident how many nations would agree to participate. A White House representative indicated that approximately 30 countries were anticipated to join, while around 50 had received invitations.

Two additional U.S. officials, who similarly requested anonymity to discuss internal strategies that have not yet been disclosed, mentioned that about 60 countries had been invited, but only 18 had confirmed their involvement thus far.