EU raises ‘doubts’ over Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ but open to Gaza cooperation

Key Highlights

• "We are ready to work together with the US on the implementation of the comprehensive Peace Plan for Gaza, with a Board of Peace carrying out its mission as a transitional administration".
• The founding charter of Trump's body for resolving international conflicts has a $1 billion price tag for permanent membership.
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• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told reporters after the summit that his country had "declined" the invitation to participate in the body.
• Trump unveiled the new Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski resort of Davos Thursday, joined on stage by leaders and officials from 19 countries to sign its founding charter.