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Allies Boycott Trump's Gaza Initiative Amid Controversies

1/31/2026

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Britain, Canada, Italy, and other US allies have opted out of Donald Trump’s signing ceremony for a Gaza peace initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Concerns focus on Vladimir Putin's inclusion on the board and Trump's demand for $1 billion from each participating country.
Although the US claims 35 nations, including Israel, have agreed to join, many remain hesitant.
Trump asserts the board will complement the UN, but his comments about its broader role have raised alarms.
He has threatened tariffs on French goods due to France's absence from the event.

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Britain, Canada, Italy, and other US allies have opted out of Donald Trump’s signing ceremony for a Gaza peace initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Concerns focus on Vladimir Putin's inclusion on the board and Trump's demand for $1 billion from each participating country.
Although the US claims 35 nations, including Israel, have agreed to join, many remain hesitant.
Trump asserts the board will complement the UN, but his comments about its broader role have raised alarms.
He has threatened tariffs on French goods due to France's absence from the event.