\u2022 Kazakh, Uzbek leaders ready to join; Moscow weighs \u2018nuances\u2019
\n\u2022 Starmer pledges UK support for Gaza reconstruction efforts
\n\u2022 Israeli minister issues \u2018us or them\u2019 ultimatum to Netanyahu<\/p>\n
MOSCOW: The White House on Monday extended invitations to leaders from Russia, Poland and Israel to join a so-called \u201cBoard of Peace\u201d which aims to address global conflicts and manage governance and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.<\/p>\n
While others weigh participation, Central Asian leaders moved quickly to accept. The press secretaries of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev confirmed their leaders\u2019 readiness to join the board.<\/p>\n
Both leaders have been courted by Trump, who invited them to the G20 summit in Miami.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin received an invitation to join the board, which would be chaired by Trump.<\/p>\n
\u201cPresident Putin also received an invitation to join this Board of Peace,\u201d Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. He said Russia was seeking to \u201cclarify all the nuances\u201d of the offer with Washington but did not specify if Putin was inclined to join.<\/p>\n
Last October, Putin praised Trump\u2019s efforts, noting that \u201che\u2019s really doing a lot to resolve these complex crises\u201d.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Israel has received an invitation, though it is unclear whether it has been accepted. Furthermore, Polish president\u2019s foreign policy adviser said that President Karol Nawrocki of Poland has also been extended an invitation.<\/p>\n
As Washington canvasses for participants, Britain signalled its willingness to play a role. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the UK was in discussions with allies on the terms of the initiative.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a press conference, Starmer indicated Britain is ready to assist in the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, particularly regarding the US-led board.<\/p>\n
\u2018Us or them\u2019<\/p>\n
However, the initiative faces significant internal headwinds within Israel. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shut down the US-led Civil Military Coor\u00addination Centre (CMCC) established last October to support the peace plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe time has come to dismantle the headquarters in Kiryat Gat,\u201d Smotrich said in remarks distributed by his office, referring to the facility where international personnel work on post-war planning.<\/p>\n
Smotrich, a far-right cabinet member, argued that Britain, Egypt and other nations \u201chostile to Israel\u201d should be removed from the coordination centre.<\/p>\n
\u201cMr Prime Minister, it\u2019s either us or them,\u201d Smotrich said. \u201cEither full Israeli control, the destruction of Hamas, and the continued long-term suppression of terrorism \u2026 or permanent Israeli settlement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smotrich added that Hamas should be given a short ultimatum to disarm and go into exile, followed by an assault with \u201cfull force\u201d if refused.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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