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US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting

US's Rubio says 'there is no plan B for Gaza' as Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting

'We have to get this right. There is no plan B for Gaza. Plan B is going back to war. No one here wants that,' says top US diplomat

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Turkish president remains committed to Gaza's security stabilization, recovery, says top diplomat
19.02.2026

Turkish president remains committed to Gaza's security stabilization, recovery, says top diplomat

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘remains fragile, and ceasefire violations continue to occur’

Denmark says unclear why it was not invited to Trump's Board of Peace meeting
19.02.2026

Denmark says unclear why it was not invited to Trump's Board of Peace meeting

Foreign minister says: 'We want lasting peace in Gaza, and we want it to happen in a way that includes the Palestinian Authority'

Romania, Hungary back Trump peace initiative for Gaza at first Board of Peace meeting
19.02.2026

Romania, Hungary back Trump peace initiative for Gaza at first Board of Peace meeting

Leaders outline humanitarian aid, reconstruction plans for Gaza while praising US president’s role in global peace diplomacy

EU Council chief pushes to open Ukraine accession negotiations 'as soon as possible'
19.02.2026

EU Council chief pushes to open Ukraine accession negotiations 'as soon as possible'

'I cannot say if it is in 2027 or even in 2026 or later, but what is important is we cannot lose the momentum,' says Antonio Costa

Gulf countries pledge over $4B to Trump’s Board of Peace
19.02.2026

Gulf countries pledge over $4B to Trump’s Board of Peace

Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE announce multibillion-dollar commitments as Morocco offers security, humanitarian support for Gaza