Trump confidants, former British leader and Middle East officials are at forefront of US Gaza plan

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By SAM MEDNICKJanuary 17, 2026 at 05:23 PM

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A US plan for Gaza's future involves a diverse group of international figures. The initiative includes Trump confidants like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Middle Eastern officials from Turkey, the UAE, and Egypt, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Minister of State Reem Al Hashimy, and intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, are also reportedly involved. Additionally, figures such as UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and UN coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag are mentioned in connection with the plan. The purpose and specific details of the plan remain unclear, but the involvement of these individuals suggests a broad, international effort.

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Nabih Berri 40% Ararat Mirzoyan 40% Hassan Rashad 50% Hakan Fidan 50% Reem Al Hashimy 50% Ajay Banga 50% Steve Witkoff 50% Marco Rubio 60% Tony Blair 60% Nickolay Mladenov 60% Jared Kushner 70% Sigrid Kaag 70%

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