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Israel Pressures Trump to Omit Turkey from Gaza Board

12/31/2025

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Israel urges U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude Turkey from the Board of Peace overseeing Gaza's reconstruction.
The request follows rising Israel-Turkey tensions after Hamas's October 7, 2023 invasion.
Israeli officials fear Turkish involvement could grant Ankara influence over Gaza.
Trump backs Turkey's role, calling Recep Tayyip Erdogan (President of Turkey) a close ally.
The final composition will be announced next month as the second phase of the Gaza cease-fire approaches.

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Israel urges U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude Turkey from the Board of Peace overseeing Gaza's reconstruction.
The request follows rising Israel-Turkey tensions after Hamas's October 7, 2023 invasion.
Israeli officials fear Turkish involvement could grant Ankara influence over Gaza.
Trump backs Turkey's role, calling Recep Tayyip Erdogan (President of Turkey) a close ally.
The final composition will be announced next month as the second phase of the Gaza cease-fire approaches.