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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report

Summary

President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” will have its first meeting in Washington, DC, later this month to discuss plans for governing Gaza as part of a US-led peace initiative. The meeting is scheduled around the same time as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House.

Key Facts

  • The "Board of Peace" is part of a US-led plan for governance in Gaza.
  • The meeting is tentatively set for February 19 in Washington, DC.
  • The meeting will also serve as a fundraising event for Gaza's reconstruction.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu may attend the meeting.
  • The White House and State Department have not commented on the reported plans.
  • President Trump has proposed that this board could operate independently of the United Nations.
  • Tony Blair and other global figures have been offered positions on the board.
  • The board is intended to explore development opportunities in Gaza but may overlook political and legal concerns.
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