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Israel objects to White House selection of candidates for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

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January 19, 2026

ANI: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, stating that the appointments were not made in coordination with Israel and “run contrary to its policy.”

PM Netanyahu has directed Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar to express Israel’s concerns to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“The announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board, which is subordinate to the Board of Peace, was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy. The Prime Minister has instructed the Foreign Affairs Minister to contact the US Secretary of State on this matter,” The Israel PM office said in a post on X.

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