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The Hidden Truth Behind Gaza's Board of Peace

JL;DR SUMMARY Gaza's strategic importance and the formation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace highlights a shift in global diplomacy, possibly representing a move towards a reimagined international governance system that might challenge the role of the United Nations. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HamasGazaMiddle EastUnited NationsGeopoliticsInternational RelationsInfrastructureGlobal InfluenceBoard Of Peace

Places mentioned

Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"At first glance, Gaza might seem like it should be one of the most uninteresting places on Earth."
Israel
"Geographically, Gaza sits at a crossroads of Israel, Egypt, and the wider Middle East, serving both as a buffer and a flashpoint."
Egypt
"Geographically, Gaza sits at a crossroads of Israel, Egypt, and the wider Middle East, serving both as a buffer and a flashpoint."
Turkey
"Hamas is, of course, linked ideologically to the Muslim Brotherhood and aligned, directly or indirectly, with countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Iran."
Qatar
"Hamas is, of course, linked ideologically to the Muslim Brotherhood and aligned, directly or indirectly, with countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Iran."
Iran
"Hamas is, of course, linked ideologically to the Muslim Brotherhood and aligned, directly or indirectly, with countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Iran."
Saudi Arabia
"Eight prominent Muslim countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates jointly announced their decisions to join the Board of Peace on Wednesday."
United Arab Emirates
"Eight prominent Muslim countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates jointly announced their decisions to join the Board of Peace on Wednesday."
Vietnam
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Argentina
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Azerbaijan
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Bahrain
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Belarus
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Hungary
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Kazakhstan
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Morocco
"Israel, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, and Vietnam are among those who have already accepted."
Russian Federation
"Perhaps the most surprising addition is Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom Trump commented on, saying: I have some controversial people on it, but these are people who get the job done."
France
"Norway and Sweden have declined their invitations outright, following Frances earlier refusal, even as roughly 50 to 60 countries were asked to participate."
Norway
"Norway and Sweden have declined their invitations outright, following Frances earlier refusal, even as roughly 50 to 60 countries were asked to participate."
Sweden
"Norway and Sweden have declined their invitations outright, following Frances earlier refusal, even as roughly 50 to 60 countries were asked to participate."
India
"India initially explored a route through Irans Chabahar Port into Afghanistan and then via the International North-South Transport Corridor to Central Asia, Russia, and Europe."
Afghanistan
"India initially explored a route through Irans Chabahar Port into Afghanistan and then via the International North-South Transport Corridor to Central Asia, Russia, and Europe."
Greece
"And just last month, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides visited Israel to meet with Netanyahu, likely to discuss the aforementioned geopolitical options."
Cyprus
"And just last month, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides visited Israel to meet with Netanyahu, likely to discuss the aforementioned geopolitical options."
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"For example, as part of Saudi-Israeli normalization, there has been talk of a $27-billion rail expansion connecting Israels outlying areas to metropolitan Tel Aviv, with potential future links to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and even India."

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