Trump's New 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: Key Members Announced

Sat Jan 17 2026 16:36:48 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Trump administration has unveiled its 'Board of Peace' aimed at Gaza's governance and reconstruction, with a focus on critical portfolios. However, the absence of female and Palestinian representatives has raised questions.

The White House has introduced the members of Donald Trump's new 'Board of Peace' tasked with overseeing Gaza's temporary governance and reconstruction efforts. Despite the board’s significance, notable omissions of women and Palestinians have prompted discussion. The current executive board comprises figures like Sir Tony Blair and Marco Rubio, highlighting a focus on foreign interests in the region. The board is expected to play a crucial role in stabilizing Gaza amid ongoing conflicts.

The White House has released the names of the members who will form the Trump administration's new Board of Peace for Gaza.

With the US president as chair, the founding Executive Board will oversee the work of a committee of technocrats tasked with the temporary governance of Gaza and its reconstruction.

Each member of the executive board is expected to be in charge of a portfolio that will be critical to Gaza's stabilisation, the White House added. But it is not yet clear who will be responsible for which priorities.

No women and no Palestinians have been announced at this top level, but the White House said additional members will be announced over the coming weeks.

So, who is on the founding Executive Board?

Sir Tony Blair

Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair had long been talked about as a potential member of Trump's Board of Peace, with the US president confirming back in September that he had expressed an interest in joining the body. The former Labour Party leader was the UK prime minister from 1997 to 2007 and took the country into the Iraq War in 2003, a decision which means some may view his presence on the board as controversial.

Marco Rubio

As US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is central to the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy. Before Trump's return to office, Rubio had spoken out against a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that he wanted Israel to destroy every element of Hamas they can get their hands on.

Steve Witkoff

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, a real estate magnate and golf partner to Trump, will also be on the board.

Jared Kushner

Jared Kushner, the US president's son-in-law, has also played a key role in the Trump administration's foreign policy negotiations.

Marc Rowan

Billionaire Marc Rowan is the CEO of Apollo Global Management, a large private equity firm headquartered in New York.

Ajay Banga

Ajay Banga, president of the World Bank, has advised a number of senior US politicians, including President Barack Obama, during his lengthy career.

Robert Gabriel

Robert Gabriel, a US national security adviser, will be the final member of the founding executive board.

Nickolay Mladenov

The White House statement also said that Nickolay Mladenov, a Bulgarian politician and former UN Middle East envoy, would be the board's representative on the ground in Gaza.