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Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation
Palestinians in Gaza say ‘Board of Peace’ will further occupation
“Another gateway to the occupation of Palestine.” Many Palestinians in Gaza reacted to the inaugural meeting of Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” with deep scepticism, seeing it as a way to further Israel’s illegal occupation of the territory.
Published On 19 Feb 2026