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Trump Backs Israel, Faces EU Criticism Over Peace Board

1/25/2026

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Trump Bolsters Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump granted Israel extensive operational legitimacy against Hamas, though Hamas still controls Gaza.
The administration conducted a joint strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Trump's Greenland demand is viewed as a strategic move to bolster Israel's claims.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concerns about Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative.
The European Union questioned the board's governance and its compatibility with international law.

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Netanyahu Joins Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza.
Analysts say the move could delay peace efforts while he faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes.
Israel blocks entry for a Palestinian committee overseeing Gaza's reconstruction.
Netanyahu's political survival remains at stake amid public discontent over foreign involvement in Gaza and approaching elections.

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Trump Bolsters Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump granted Israel extensive operational legitimacy against Hamas, though Hamas still controls Gaza.
The administration conducted a joint strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Trump's Greenland demand is viewed as a strategic move to bolster Israel's claims.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed concerns about Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative.
The European Union questioned the board's governance and its compatibility with international law.

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