Trump says he plans to name Gaza Board of Peace in early 2026
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US President Donald Trump (right), seen here with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said a variety of world leaders want to be on the Gaza Board of Peace.
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WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Dec 10 that an announcement about which world leaders will serve on the Gaza Board of Peace should be made in early 2026.
Mr Trump told reporters during an economic event in the White House Roosevelt Room that a variety of leaders want to be on the board, which was established under a Gaza plan
Mr Trump said “the kings, the presidents, prime ministers – they all want to be on the Board of Peace”. He said it should be announced in the new year.
“It'll be one of the most legendary boards ever. Everybody wants to be on it,” he said.
A United Nations Security Council resolution adopted on Nov 17 authorised a Board of Peace
The resolution, drafted by the US, described the Board of Peace as a transitional administration “that will set the framework, and coordinate funding, for the redevelopment of Gaza” in line with Mr Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
It says the Board of Peace will operate “until such time as the Palestinian Authority has satisfactorily completed its reform programme... and can securely and effectively take back control of Gaza”.
The Trump administration is planning to appoint an American two-star general to command the ISF in Gaza, Axios reported on Dec 11, citing two US officials and two Israeli officials.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the report.
US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, who visited Israel this week, told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials that the Trump administration is going to lead the ISF and appoint a two-star general as its commander, Axios said.
The White House and Pentagon did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. REUTERS
