White House says Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ will embody Rubio, Kushner and Tony Blair | EUROtoday
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The White House has launched an inventory of officers who will likely be included on the so-called “Board of Peace” tasked with overseeing the rebuilding of Gaza and the transition to a brand new administration.
The board, chosen by Donald Trump, who can be chairman of the board, consists of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, amongst 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 assertion learn.
“The President calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the NCAG [National Committee for the Administration of Gaza]the Board of Peace, and the International Stabilization Force to ensure the swift and successful implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.”
Blair’s inclusion on the listing of board members could also be controversial, as he stays a divisive determine within the Middle East attributable to his position within the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He later grew to become a consultant of the Quartet, a gaggle in search of peace between Israel and the Palestinians made up of the U.S., E.U., Russia and the United Nations, however stepped down after being deemed too near Israel.
“I’ve always liked Tony, but I want to find out that he’s an acceptable choice to everybody,” Trump advised reporters final October.
The former Labor chief, Rubio and Kushner are joined on the board by World Bank president Ajay Banga, Marc Rowan, Robert Gabriel, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
Those chosen 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 mentioned.
Additional Executive Board and Gaza Executive Board members will likely be introduced over the approaching weeks.
Friday’s announcement follows the creation of the 15-member Palestinian committee tasked with operating day by day affairs in Gaza within the aftermath of the Israeli bombardments, overseen by Ali Sha’ath, a former deputy minister within the Palestinian Authority.
“Dr Sha’ath brings deep experience in public administration, economic development, and international engagement, and is widely respected for his pragmatic, technocratic leadership and understanding of Gaza’s institutional realities,” the White House assertion added.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took impact on October 10, bringing to an finish two years of combating between the 2 sides. It additionally introduced concerning the launch of all remaining hostages held in Gaza in alternate for a whole lot of Palestinians held by Israel.
The ceasefire has largely held, although each side accuse one another of ongoing violations. Israeli hearth has killed greater than 400 Palestinians, in accordance with Gaza well being officers. Israel says it has focused militants or responded to violations of the ceasefire, however the Palestinians say scores of civilians have been shot.
Palestinian militants, in the meantime, proceed to carry the stays of the final hostage — an Israeli police officer killed within the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, assault that triggered the battle.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear he’s in no rush to maneuver ahead till the stays are returned.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/white-house-gaza-peace-kushner-rubio-blair-b2902266.html