White House Announces Gaza Peace Board with Blair, Kushner, Rubio
- Donald Trump has announced the formation of a "Board of Peace" intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza and its transitional administration, according to a White House statement.
- The Board will be chaired by Donald Trump himself, and includes several high-profile individuals: * Marco Rubio: Currently serving as a U.S.
- A National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will be established, led by Ali Sha'ath, a former Palestinian Authority official and Gaza native.
Donald Trump Announces “Board of Peace” for Gaza Reconstruction
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Donald Trump has announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza and its transitional administration, according to a White House statement. This follows a ceasefire agreement reached late last year.
Composition of the Board of Peace
The Board will be chaired by Donald Trump himself, and includes several high-profile individuals:
* Marco Rubio: Currently serving as a U.S. Senator for Florida, not the Secretary of State. Official Senate Website
* Tony Blair: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Tony Blair Institute Website
* Jared Kushner: Former Senior Advisor to President Trump. White House Archives
* Steve Witkoff: A real estate developer and Trump campaign fundraiser. Witkoff Group Website
* Aryeh Lightstone: Appointed as a senior advisor to the board.
* Josh Gruenbaum: Appointed as a senior advisor to the board.
National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)
A National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will be established, led by Ali Sha’ath, a former Palestinian Authority official and Gaza native. The NCAG will likely be responsible for the practical implementation of reconstruction efforts.
United States’ Commitment and International Collaboration
The United States government has affirmed its commitment to supporting the transitional framework in Gaza. U.S. Department of State This support will be provided in collaboration with Israel, key Arab nations, and the broader international community.
Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/16 23:39:12):
As of this time, mainstream news sources such as the Reuters, Associated Press,The New York Times, and BBC News have not reported on the formation of this “Board of Peace” or the appointments mentioned in the original source. Searches on these platforms using keywords “Trump Gaza Board of Peace”, “Trump gaza Reconstruction”, and individual names (Rubio, Blair, Kushner, Witkoff, Sha’ath) yield no relevant results beyond reporting on past events. This suggests the initial report may be inaccurate or unconfirmed. The U.S.State Department website dose not currently list any such board.