Trump names Blair and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM

Trump names Blair and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’

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Donald Trump has announced the founding members of a "board of peace" aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Trump will chair the seven-member board, which includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, special envoy Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. The White House stated that additional members will be announced in the coming weeks. The formation of this board is described as a key second phase of a US-backed plan to resolve the conflict in Gaza. Blair's inclusion is notable due to his controversial role in the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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