Ajay Banga

Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been named as a founding member of former President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza. This board, announced in January 2026, is intended to oversee the rebuilding efforts in Gaza, although its official charter reportedly does not specifically mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a potentially broader mandate. The board is comprised of seven members, including figures like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Banga's inclusion on the board is significant due to his position as head of the World Bank, an institution that could potentially play a crucial role in funding and implementing reconstruction projects in the region. The announcement has drawn criticism, with some viewing the board's composition as indicative of a colonial approach imposed without Palestinian input.