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Israel Pushes Back on Trump's Gaza Board of Peace Executive Picks
US President Donald Trump announced the Board of Peace and its executive members for postwar Gaza administration, drawing reported pushback from Israel over selections including critics and Qatar-Turkey figures. The board supports UN Resolution 2803 amid Gaza reconstruction efforts.
Why It Matters
The board aims to oversee Gaza's transition post-war, but Israel's objections highlight tensions in US-led peace initiatives involving controversial appointees, impacting regional stability and reconstruction.
Timeline
7 Events
Israel reported pushing back on executive picks
January 17, 2026
Israel objects to Trump's selections for Gaza Board of Peace executives, including prominent Israel critics from Qatar and Turkey.
Trump invites leaders to join Board of Peace
January 17, 2026
Trump invites leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina, and Canada to join; Palestinian committee meets in Cairo with Kushner attending.
Additional executive board members named
January 16, 2026
Trump names Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Ajay Banga, Marc Rowan, and Robert Gabriel to additional Gaza executive board.
White House unveils Gaza Executive Committee members
January 16, 2026
White House announces key members of Gaza panel under Board of Peace, including Turkey's Hakan Fidan, Qatar's Ali Thawadi, Egypt's Hassan Rashad, UAE's Reem Al-Hashimy, Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff.
Trump announces formation of Board of Peace
January 15, 2026
Trump posts on social media announcing the board's formation, stating it as the 'Greatest and Most Prestigious Board,' with members to be revealed soon.
Second phase of Gaza Peace Agreement commences
January 14, 2026
Second phase begins; US sends invitations to countries to join the board, with first meeting planned on sidelines of World Economic Forum.
Reports of Trump's impending Board of Peace appointments
January 11, 2026
Reports indicate US President Trump expected to announce Board of Peace appointees within the week; Hamas calls for expediting Palestinian technocratic committee.