Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza

JERUSALEM: Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza. The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy,” without details. Saturday’s statement also said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the foreign ministry to contact Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The committee announced by the White House on Friday includes no Israeli official but has an Israeli businessman.

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