Press review: Board of Peace to fund Gaza and Israel accused of annexing West Bank

February 20, 2026

TL;DR

Ukraine settlement talks in Geneva have progressed to political issues but territorial concessions remain unresolved.
The US-led Board of Peace will convene to discuss Gaza's reconstruction, with five billion dollars potentially allocated.
Israel is accused of attempting to annex the West Bank by resuming land registration, potentially hindering a two-state solution.
India's oil purchases from Russia continue despite US pressure, though at reduced volumes.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is described as paralyzed due to sanctions and unfair competition, signaling a shift towards regionalization in the global economy.
Russia's WTO membership has provided some benefits in terms of predictability, but substantial economic gains are debated.

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