White House says Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ will include Rubio, Kushner and former UK prime minister Tony Blair
The White House has released a list of officials that will be included on the so-called “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing the rebuilding of Gaza and the transition to a new administration.
The board, selected by Donald Trump who is also chairman of the board, include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, among others.
“The United States remains fully committed to supporting this transitional framework, working in close partnership with Israel, key Arab nations, and the international community to achieve the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan,” Friday’s statement read.
“The President calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the NCAG, the Board of Peace, and the International Stabilization Force to ensure the swift and successful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.”
Rubio, Kushner and Sir Tony are joined on the board by Marc Rowan, Ajay Banga, Robert Gabriel, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
Those selected are described as “leaders with experience across diplomacy, development, infrastructure, and economic strategy.”
“Each Executive Board member will oversee a defined portfolio critical to Gaza’s stabilization and long-term success, including, but not limited to, governance capacity-building, regional relations, reconstruction, investment attraction, large-scale funding, and capital mobilization,” the White House said.
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