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Trump Appoints Blair and Rubio to Gaza Peace Council

Published January 17, 2026, 09:03
Trump Appoints Blair and Rubio to Gaza Peace Council

Donald Trump has revealed the composition of the Gaza Peace Council, which he will chair. Members will include Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Each member will oversee a specific area, such as the creation of government structures, reconstruction, and attracting investment. Bulgarian diplomat Nikolay Mladenov will serve as the high representative for Gaza, while US General Jasper Jeffers will command the International Stabilization Force. Simultaneously, a Palestinian technocratic committee has begun work to temporarily govern Gaza, under the supervision of the council.