Trump appoints Blair, Kushner and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’

<p>White House says seven-strong board, chaired by Trump, will steer Gaza through next phase of reconstruction</p><p>Donald Trump has appointed the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and former British prime minister <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/tonyblair">Tony Blair</a> to a newly created Gaza “board of peace”, a body he claims will steer the next phase of reconstruction and governance in the war-ravaged territory.</p><p>The White House said the seven-strong “founding executive board” will also include Trump’s special envoy, the property developer Steve Witkoff; the World Bank president, Ajay Banga; and the president’s son-in-law and long-time adviser Jared Kushner. Trump himself will serve as chair, with further appointments expected in the coming weeks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/16/trump-gaza-board-rubio-blair">Continue reading...</a>