In response to the Vatican’s refusal to participate in Trump’s ‘Peace Board,’ the White House has issued a reply. During a press briefing, their spokesperson was asked what the U.S. government thought about the Holy See’s position.
KAROLINE LEAVITT
Spokesperson of the White House
ORIG. ENGLISH
I think it's deeply unfortunate. I don't think that peace should be partisan or political or controversial. And of course, the administration wants all those who were invited to join the Board of Peace to join.
This is a legitimate organization where there are tens of member countries from around the world. And we think that's an unfortunate decision.
These statements came hours after the Vatican’s rejection. It was Cardinal Parolin who revealed that they would not be present because there were several dissuading issues.
The Vatican will not participate in the Peace Board […]. One concern is that, internationally, it should primarily be the UN that manages these crisis situations.
In any case, the ‘Peace Board,’ whose indefinite president is Donald Trump, is moving forward. On February 19, the inaugural event took place in Washington, with around 40 countries participating, either as members or observer states.
The Republican leader announced that his government is pledging $10 billion to rebuild the Gaza Strip and that this path remains the implementation of his peace plan.
These are the 20 points that Israel and Hamas approved in October and which, so far, have led to a fragile ceasefire, still far from achieving true peace.
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