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Bennett Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza Peace Board Controversy

1/21/2026

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli prime minister, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government on January 20, 2026 for letting Turkey and Qatar, Israel's foremost adversaries, influence Gaza through the U.S.-led Gaza Board of Peace.
Israeli government objected, saying the board contradicted policy and was not discussed with Israel.
Israel has not accepted an invitation to join the board, and Netanyahu says no Turkish or Qatari soldiers would be allowed in Gaza.

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Naftali Bennett, former Israeli prime minister, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government on January 20, 2026 for letting Turkey and Qatar, Israel's foremost adversaries, influence Gaza through the U.S.-led Gaza Board of Peace.
Israeli government objected, saying the board contradicted policy and was not discussed with Israel.
Israel has not accepted an invitation to join the board, and Netanyahu says no Turkish or Qatari soldiers would be allowed in Gaza.