Israel has slammed the White House's decision to invite world leaders to join a proposed "board of peace" that aims to govern Gaza, accusing some appointees of not being coordinated with Israeli authorities. The move comes as part of US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza.
The board is intended to temporarily oversee governance and reconstruction in Gaza, which has been devastated by conflict since a ceasefire was established last October. Despite the truce, Israel continues to kill Palestinians, resulting in at least 463 deaths in Gaza.
Critics say that Trump's plan is little more than a token effort to address the crisis, as it does not include meaningful commitments from key stakeholders such as Hamas. The US-drafted ceasefire plan for Gaza includes several contentious issues, including disarmament of Hamas and deployment of an international security force.
Israel has raised concerns about Turkey being involved in the proposed force, citing past objections. Meanwhile, Palestinian residents are struggling to access basic necessities like food due to restrictions imposed by Israel.
Some appointees on the board have expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. The exact makeup and tasks of the board of peace are still unclear.
Critics say that Trump's appointment of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as part of the board highlights the administration's willingness to engage with politicians who have been accused of having ties to Hamas.
The board is intended to temporarily oversee governance and reconstruction in Gaza, which has been devastated by conflict since a ceasefire was established last October. Despite the truce, Israel continues to kill Palestinians, resulting in at least 463 deaths in Gaza.
Critics say that Trump's plan is little more than a token effort to address the crisis, as it does not include meaningful commitments from key stakeholders such as Hamas. The US-drafted ceasefire plan for Gaza includes several contentious issues, including disarmament of Hamas and deployment of an international security force.
Israel has raised concerns about Turkey being involved in the proposed force, citing past objections. Meanwhile, Palestinian residents are struggling to access basic necessities like food due to restrictions imposed by Israel.
Some appointees on the board have expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. The exact makeup and tasks of the board of peace are still unclear.
Critics say that Trump's appointment of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair as part of the board highlights the administration's willingness to engage with politicians who have been accused of having ties to Hamas.
. This whole thing just feels like a band-aid solution to a much bigger problem. I mean, Trump's 20-point plan sounds nice on paper, but what about the people who are still suffering over there? 463 deaths is crazy! And now they're talking about deploying an international security force? That's just gonna make things worse for Palestinians. Turkey being involved too? Unbelievable... how can Israel trust a country with that history? And let's not forget Hamas, which is like the elephant in the room here. Can't we have a real dialogue with them instead of just shoving our solutions down their throats? 
. This board of peace sounds like a nice idea on paper, but we need to think about what it means in practice. Can we really trust that it'll bring meaningful change, or is this just another token effort? It's making me anxious to see how this all plays out... 
this whole thing feels off... US President Donald Trump wants to help Gaza, but it seems like he's only doing it to look good on paper 
. The fact that some appointees are being coordinated with Israel is a big red flag - what about the Palestinians who need help right now? 
they're still struggling to access basic necessities.
. It feels like Trump's plan is just a PR stunt to distract from the real issues in Gaza.
. The US needs to be willing to take concrete steps to help the people of Gaza, not just slap together a token effort that does nothing but look good on paper 
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. I mean, what's really going on here? Israel is still killing people left and right, and the US just wants to slap some band-aids on the situation and call it a day? 
. I wish there was a way to visualize this situation... 
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, I cant believe Israel is already throwing shade at the US for this move, like they're trying to set a good example or something 
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Like, can't they just communicate better? 
Trump's plan sounds good in theory but let's be real, it's gonna be hard to implement without Hamas on board 
. And what's with Tony Blair being part of this team? 
I mean, I get that the US is trying to help, but come on, isn't that a bit like choosing a pizza topping without asking if you actually like pineapple 
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How can you trust someone who has ties to a group that's basically considered a terrorist organization by some people? 
And what's up with the international security force? Are they just going to be another tool for Israel to control the situation? 
... Like, how are Palestinians supposed to rebuild their lives when they can barely get access to basic necessities? 
Food, water, shelter - these aren't just niceties, they're essentials! 
... Can we please see some actual commitment from the US and Israel on making things better for Gaza? 
- Martin Luther King Jr. 
This whole thing is like that quote... you can see the complexity and challenge in this situation, especially with Israel's objections and the US trying to bring a board of peace together. But will it be effective? Only time will tell 
. I think we need more than just a bunch of words on paper to actually make things better in Gaza...