British Probe Links Peace Council Members to Arms Firms
A British investigation has revealed financial ties of the "Peace Council," which was founded under the auspices of former U.S. President Donald Trump, to Israeli companies involved in the military-industrial sector and in supporting settlement activities in the West Bank. Prominent members, including Jared Kushner, hold investments through financial institutions linked to Israeli firms such as "Phoenix Financial," which owns stakes in arms manufacturing and military equipment companies, and has been associated with contracts with the U.S. military and Israeli forces. Some of its investments are also listed among companies on the UN blacklist for settlement activity. The council responded to the investigations by stating there is no evidence that these relationships influence its decisions, emphasizing that the investments are indirect and that the military contracts are made between private companies and the U.S. government, not the council itself. It also asserted that it has not gained any personal benefits from these investments. However, concerns remain about conflicts of interest, especially given the overlap of commercial interests and investments that could impact policies and decisions related to the future of Gaza. This is occurring amid setbacks in the reconstruction process and ongoing Israeli-Palestinian disagreements.
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