Trump Convenes His Board of Peace
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Get live updates and the latest news as Trump's Board of Peace meets on Gaza, NBC News polling shows Minnesotans more sharply divided on immigration policy, and the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East on Iran continues.
Amid criticism over the board’s structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying “a new way” was needed to address the situation in Gaza.
President Donald Trump hosted dozens of nations that have joined his Board of Peace for an inaugural meeting. Nine nations have pledged $7 billion for Gaza relief.
By Angelo Amante ROME, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Italy's opposition groups criticised a government plan to attend the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace this week, saying on Tuesday that the body undermined the United Nations and ran counter to international law.