Palestinian academics have raised concerns about Donald Trump's peace board for Gaza, warning it could stifle the strip's identity in favour of international rule similar to the old British Mandate in the region.
The Board of Peace is hailed by the US as a cornerstone of Mr Trump's peace plan, overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and supporting an interim Palestinian government.
But far from being perceived as a neutral provider of stability, the board is regarded by some Palestinians as a means of control over Gaza that echoes the foreign guardianship of the past.
Imad Omar, an aca
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