Summary
The White House announced the members of the new "Board of Peace" for Gaza, chaired by President Trump. This board will oversee a committee responsible for Gaza's temporary governance and reconstruction. Members include Tony Blair, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Marc Rowan, Ajay Banga, and Robert Gabriel.
Key Facts
- The "Board of Peace" for Gaza has been announced by the White House.
- President Trump will chair the board.
- Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, is the only non-US member and has experience as the Middle East envoy.
- Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, is involved in foreign policy and recently supported the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
- Steve Witkoff, a real estate executive and US Special Envoy to the Middle East, is on the board.
- Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, plays a key role in peace negotiations.
- Marc Rowan, Apollo Global Management CEO, is also a board member.
- Ajay Banga, World Bank President, was nominated by Joe Biden in 2023 and is a board member.
- Robert Gabriel, a US national security adviser, completes the "founding executive board."
