Germany and Italy Refuse to Join Peace Board in Current Form

Germany and Italy expressed interest in joining the US-led Board of Peace initiative but cited constitutional issues as a barrier. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of their involvement for Middle East stabilization, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz mentioned a willingness to collaborate in new forms for peace efforts. The Board, launched in Davos, aims to oversee ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza and extend its mandate to broader conflict areas.

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