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Opposition Slams Meloni for Aligning with Trump’s Peace Board

2/17/2026

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Italy's opposition parties criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for joining President Donald Trump's Board of Peace as an observer.
The board, meeting in Washington on Thursday, plans to discuss Gaza reconstruction but faces backlash for potentially undermining the United Nations.
Democratic Party lawmaker Giuseppe Provenzano questions the government's alignment with Trump.
Italy has ruled out full membership due to constitutional conflicts, while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defends the decision, citing a lack of viable alternatives for Gaza.

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Italy's opposition parties criticize Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for joining President Donald Trump's Board of Peace as an observer.
The board, meeting in Washington on Thursday, plans to discuss Gaza reconstruction but faces backlash for potentially undermining the United Nations.
Democratic Party lawmaker Giuseppe Provenzano questions the government's alignment with Trump.
Italy has ruled out full membership due to constitutional conflicts, while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani defends the decision, citing a lack of viable alternatives for Gaza.