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  "id": 1526744,
  "title": "Netanyahu says talks with Trump's 'Board of Peace' are 'deep and constructive'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/netanyahu-says-talks-with-trumps-board-of-peace-are-deep-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:11:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-says-talks-trumps-board-peace-deep-and-constructive"
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  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that his talks with Trump's Board of Peace were \"deep and constructive,\" according to a statement released to X. During the meeting, the two sides agreed to form two working groups: one focusing on the disarmament and demilitarization of Gaza, and the other on addressing sanitation, clean water, and other public health concerns for the Gaza populace.\n\nIsraeli President Isaac Herzog also expressed his gratitude for the Board of Peace delegation led by US special envoy and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. President Herzog mentioned that he was particularly impressed that Israel's security interests were a central element in their 20-Point Plan. He met with U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner, Board of Peace High Representative NMLadenov, and their teams at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on Monday. Herzog stated that he is grateful for their continued efforts to move Gaza to the next stages in accordance with President Trump's 20-Point Plan.",
  "summary": "Netanyahu says talks with Trump's 'Board of Peace' are 'deep and constructive' In a statement to X on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that his meeting with Trump's \"Board of Peace\" had \"deep and constructive discussions\". The statement said that they agreed to establish \"two working groups\": \"one on disarmament and demilitarisation of Gaza\" and the other for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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