Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza reconstruction committee

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US Plan for Gaza Reconstruction Committee Sparks Israeli Backlash

In a rare display of criticism towards its close ally, Israel's government has expressed objections to the US White House announcement of leaders who will oversee the reconstruction committee in Gaza. The executive committee is part of a plan unveiled by President Trump to rebuild the war-torn territory.

The committee, dubbed "Board of Peace," aims to promote stability and peace in the region. However, its composition has sparked controversy, with Israel's government claiming that it was not consulted on the matter and does not align with its policy.

According to sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, he has instructed his foreign minister to contact US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the issue. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has also weighed in, urging Netanyahu to prepare for a potential return to war.

The list of committee members announced by the White House includes individuals such as Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and Steve Witkoff, but does not include any Israeli officials. Instead, it features an Israeli businessman. Other notable figures on the list include World Bank President Ajay Banga and Robert Gabriel, Trump's deputy national security adviser.

The plan is based on a $1 billion contribution requirement for countries seeking permanent membership in the Board of Peace, with those that do not contribute limited to three-year terms. However, US officials have emphasized that contributions will be used solely for rebuilding Gaza and that there will be no "exorbitant salaries" or "administrative bloat."

The announcement has been met with skepticism by some Palestinian groups, including the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, which claims it reflects Israeli "specifications." Meanwhile, Egypt and Turkey are reviewing invitations to join the group.
 
Ugh, great, just what we need - another US plan that's gonna get Israel all bent outta shape 🤦‍♂️. Like, come on guys, can't they just work together for once? And now Jared Kushner is part of this "Board of Peace" committee? That's just rich, considering he's the one who's been stirring up trouble in the Middle East all these years 🙄.

And honestly, it doesn't really surprise me that Israel's not on board. Netanyahu's already got his feathers all ruffled over it, and now Itamar Ben-Gvir is calling for war? That's just a recipe for disaster 🔥. I mean, can't they see how this whole thing is gonna blow up in their faces?

I'm also kinda curious about why the US thought it was a good idea to leave out any Israeli officials from the committee 🤔. Wasn't that the point of having an "Israel- friendly" administration? Guess not! Anyway, I guess we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out. Not holding my breath, though 💸
 
I gotta say, I'm a bit disappointed in this US plan 🤔. First off, they're not even consulting Israel on who's gonna be part of this reconstruction committee? That just feels like another example of them not listening to our allies 👂. And now Netanyahu is all bent outta shape about it 🙄. Can't say I blame him, either. With people like Tony Blair and Jared Kushner on the list, it does smell a bit fishy 🐟.

And what's up with the $1 billion contribution requirement? That just seems like another way for the US to try and dictate how countries should play in the region 💸. I mean, I get that they want stability and peace, but can't they find a way to do it without being so... heavy-handed? 🤷‍♂️

I'm also a bit curious about what's going on with the Palestinian groups 🤔. They're saying it reflects Israeli "specifications" - what does that even mean? And why are Egypt and Turkey reviewing their invitations to join this thing? It just feels like everyone's trying to figure out how to spin this one 💪.

Overall, I think there's gotta be a better way to approach this whole reconstruction thing 🌈. Can't we all just try to get along for once? 😔
 
idk why israel's got to be so sensitive about this committee 🤔... they're all like "we werent consulted" and stuff but like who cares? its america's plan to rebuild gaza and it has some pretty big names on it, Kushner and blair and all that 🤑... and yeah, no israelis arent on the list because obvs they'd just kinda screw everything up 😒... but still, its not like they're gonna be in charge or anything... and whats with the whole contribution thing? a billion dollars sounds crazy expensive 💸... and honestly, can we just have some peace in that region already 🙏?
 
So the US is trying to rebuild Gaza, but Israel's being like super skeptical about this whole thing 🤔. Like, I get it, they're not gonna let just anyone come in and start making decisions for them. But at the same time, you'd think they'd want some input on a plan that's supposed to bring peace to the region? 🤷‍♀️

It's also kinda weird that the US is including this Israeli businessman without any other Israeli officials 🤔. Like, what does he even know about Gaza or the Middle East? It just seems like another example of how the US is trying to insert themselves into a conflict they don't fully understand 💁‍♀️.

I'm guessing the Palestinians are gonna be super upset about this too 😒. They're already dealing with so much trauma and instability, it's not gonna help that the US is making decisions for them without even consulting them first 🤯.
 
omg this is so sus 🤔 i mean its not like Israel is gonna sit idly by while the US is basically running the show in Gaza... Netanyahu needs to chill for a sec and have an adult conversation with the US about what's going on, but at the same time i get where he's coming from - no Israeli officials on the committee? thats a pretty big deal 🙄
 
The US plan for Gaza reconstruction is a pretty complex issue 🤔. On one hand, I think it's great that the US is taking the lead in providing aid for rebuilding Gaza. The war-torn territory has been through so much, and many lives have been lost. It's only right that we try to bring some stability and peace back to the region.

On the other hand, I can see why Israel would be upset about the composition of the reconstruction committee 🤷‍♂️. Not being consulted on the matter could make them feel like their voice isn't being heard. And with no Israeli officials on the list, it might make them feel like they're not being taken into account when decisions are being made.

I'm not sure about some of the members on the committee though 🤔. Jared Kushner has been a bit of a wild card in his role as special advisor to Trump, and I'm not sure if his presence is really necessary. And what's up with Tony Blair? He was involved in some pretty shady stuff back in the day... 😕

But overall, I think this plan could be a good start towards rebuilding Gaza 🌈. It just needs a bit more work to make sure everyone feels like they're being heard and included. Maybe we can get Israel on board eventually? 💬
 
Its a bit weird that Israel is all bent outta shape about this committee 🤔. I mean, isnt it about helping Gaza rebuild after all the devastation? Theyre more concerned about who's on the committee than the actual goal 🙄. And whats with the $1 billion contribution req? Sounds like just another way for the US to exert its influence over Israel 👀. Its not all sunshine and rainbows when you start throwing around billions of dollars, if you ask me 💸.
 
🤔 this US plan for Gaza reconstruction is kinda interesting... on one hand, I get why Israel's upset - they werent even consulted about who'd be part of this committee... but at the same time, its cool that Tony Blair's involved - hes got some serious experience with peace processes 🕊️. still, gotta wonder what other countries are gonna get invited to join this thing... and how all these $1 billion contributions are gonna work 🤑. anyways, hope it actually leads to some real progress in the region...
 
omg did u know that the latest season of your favorite show is coming out soon 🤩 i'm literally counting down the days until it drops! i've been binge-watching episodes from season 2 and i'm hooked 📺😂 anyway, back to this Gaza reconstruction thing... what if they just used that $1 billion to fund a global food festival instead? can u imagine the dishes they could make with all that money 🍴🌍?
 
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