Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Trump Unveils Board of Peace for Gaza
A group of Palestinians met for the first time in Cairo to start governing Gaza.
Their leader, Ali Shaath, said they will work quickly to make things better in Gaza, especially by rebuilding homes and helping people.
The U.S. President, Donald Trump, supports this group and has appointed a 'Board of Peace' to oversee the process.
The Board includes important people from different countries who will help with things like rebuilding Gaza and keeping it safe.
Meanwhile, there have been some sad events where children were hurt or killed in both Gaza and the West Bank.
The group plans to take about three years to fully rebuild Gaza.
Many people are hoping this will bring peace and help to the area.
The Palestinian committee met for the first time in Cairo to govern Gaza under U.S. supervision, led by Ali Shaath.
U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the members of the 'Board of Peace' to oversee the implementation of his 20-Point Peace Plan.
The Board of Peace includes high-profile figures like Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner, with Nickolay Mladenov serving as the High Representative for Gaza.
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) will focus on restoring public services, rebuilding civil institutions, and stabilising daily life in Gaza.
Major General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to ensure security and support demilitarisation in Gaza.
- Who
- The Palestinian committee, led by Ali Shaath, and U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- The first meeting of the Palestinian committee to govern Gaza under U.S. supervision and the unveiling of the Board of Peace members
- When
- Friday, January 16, 2026
- Where
- Cairo, Egypt
- Why
- To improve conditions in Gaza, manage its daily affairs, and oversee the implementation of the 20-Point Peace Plan
Pro-Palestinian
Pro-Israel
Governance of Gaza
Pro-Palestinian
The Palestinian committee should have full autonomy to govern Gaza without external oversight, ensuring self-determination and sovereignty for the Palestinian people.
Pro-Israel
The Board of Peace, led by the U.S., is necessary to ensure stability, security, and proper governance in Gaza, preventing the resurgence of Hamas and other militant groups.
Reconstruction Efforts
Pro-Palestinian
Reconstruction funds should be managed by Palestinian authorities to ensure that the benefits reach the Palestinian people directly, without external interference.
Pro-Israel
International oversight of reconstruction efforts is crucial to ensure that funds are used effectively and transparently, and to prevent diversion to militant groups.
Security Measures
Pro-Palestinian
The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) should work closely with Palestinian security forces to build local capacity and ensure that security measures respect Palestinian rights and sovereignty.
Pro-Israel
The ISF should maintain a strong presence to ensure comprehensive demilitarisation and prevent the rearmament of militant groups, even if it means maintaining a significant international military presence.
- Committee Leader
- Ali Shaath
- Location of Meeting
- Cairo, Egypt
- Estimated Reconstruction Time
- Around three years
- Recent Child Deaths
- Three children killed in West Bank and Gaza
- U.S. President
- Donald Trump
- Conflict Duration
- Two years
- Ceasefire Date
- October 10, 2025
- Palestinian Deaths in 2025
- 240 (including 55 children)
- Israeli Deaths in 2025
- 17 (including 1 child)
- Board of Peace Members
- Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Steve Witkoff, Ajay Banga, Jared Kushner, Marc Rowan, Robert Gabriel, Aryeh Lightstone, Josh Gruenbaum, Nickolay Mladenov, Hakan Fidan, Ali Al Thawadi
- Commander of ISF
- Major General Jasper Jeffers
Sources
Palestinian committee holds first meeting in Cairo to govern Gaza under US supervision
Who Are The Members On Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’? Full List Revealed
Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan: Board of Peace members revealed by White House—full list here
US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump’s plan
Trump appoints Rubio, Kushner & 'contentious' Blair to Gaza ‘board of peace’
Donald Trump names Marco Rubio, Tony Blair and Jared Kushner to Gaza oversight board
Trump Names Blair, Rubio to Gaza Board of Peace
What's Trump's Plan To End The Gaza Conflict? Inside His 'Board of Peace'
Trump Unveils ‘Peace Board’ for Gaza: Who’s In and What Will It Do?
Trump Allies, Ex-UK Leader, Middle East Officials Lead US Gaza Plan
Israel says US Gaza executive board composition against its policy
'Not Coordinated': Netanyahu Says Trump's Gaza Board Against Israel's Policy
