EU diplomats to meet Board of Peace director over Gaza’s future

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By SAM McNEILFebruary 23, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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EU diplomats are scheduled to meet with Nikolay Mladenov, director of the Board of Peace, in Brussels on Monday to discuss the future of Gaza. The meeting follows a controversial reception of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to secure and rebuild the war-torn region. Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, and foreign ministers from the 27-nation bloc will attend. The EU has deep ties to both Israel and the Palestinians, playing an oversight role at the Rafah border crossing and acting as the top donor to the Palestinian Authority. The EU diplomats are also expected to discuss the war in Ukraine and fresh sanctions on Russia. The decision to collaborate with the Trump-led board has caused division among EU member states.

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Palestinian Authority 30% Brussels 30% Ukraine ×240% Russia 40% UN 40% Israel 40% Kaja Kallas 50% Donald Trump ×260% Gaza Strip ×270% Nikolay Mladenov ×270% Board of Peace ×480% European Union ×690%

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