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Trump Announces the Formation of the So-Called Peace Council for Gaza

Published January 16, 2026, 06:32

Donald Trump announced the formation of a “peace council” for Gaza, a key element of the American plan for the region. The council, headed by himself, will soon announce its members and will oversee a temporary Palestinian committee of technocrats that will manage the daily affairs of Gaza. Ali Saath will lead the committee, while Nikolai Mladenov is expected to manage the council's operations in the field. Other members of the council will come from countries such as Britain, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.