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Board of War: Trump's “peace” body risks reigniting Gaza conflict - The Insider

Board of War: Trump's “peace” body risks reigniting Gaza conflict - The Insider

When Donald Trump’s newly created “Board of Peace” met for the first time on Feb. 19, the main focus was the future of the Gaza Strip. However, no breakthrough was made on that issue (nor, seemingly, on any other). In the end, Trump’s grand plans for the embattled enclave are colliding with realities on the ground: Hamas has no intention of laying down its arms, and Israel has no plans to withdraw. In fact, a new war may be the only way out of the impasse.

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