The controversial body’s first formal meeting takes place on Thursday in Washington, DC as beleaguered Palestinians in the war-battered territory wait for the second phase of the peace agreement to fully come into force. Qassem also called on Trump’s board to facilitate the entry of the committee of technocrats chosen to govern the destroyed Strip – and begin its vast reconstruction efforts to “end the suffering of the population”. “We call for lifting the siege on Gaza and opening the crossings, and not being content with the partial and minimal opening … and the accompanying violations by the occupation against travelers,” he said.
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Published at: 2026-02-17 23:26:07
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