Trump Appoints Blair and Kushner to Gaza Peace Board

Donald Trump has appointed former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to his “Board of Peace,” aimed at implementing a 20-point plan to resolve the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has resulted in over 71,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. The board includes prominent figures like Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, and Ajay Banga, and will focus on Gaza’s governance, reconstruction, and regional relations. The plan has faced skepticism from Palestinians, especially amid ongoing Israeli attacks and humanitarian restrictions. The board’s formation follows the initiation of a US-brokered ceasefire and the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic committee to replace Hamas in governance.