Trump's Board of Peace meets on Gaza as Italy joins and Vatican declines

The newly formed 'Board of Peace,' championed by President Donald Trump, held its first meeting to address the Gaza situation. Italy, represented by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, confirmed its participation, while the Vatican, through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, declined to join, citing numerous points of concern. Hamas stated that the board must compel Israel to stop what it calls truce violations, and critics argue the initiative currently lacks sufficient funding for serious reconstruction efforts.