In a significant diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump has established two pivotal institutions—the “National Committee for the Administration of Gaza” and a “Board of Peace”—as central components of phase two in Washington’s comprehensive 20-point plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. The White House confirmed that President Trump will personally chair the Board of Peace, which is designed to provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability during Gaza’s transition from conflict to sustainable peace and development.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff outlined that the initiative will involve complete demilitarization and reconstruction efforts, specifically emphasizing “the disarmament of all unauthorized personnel” within the territory.
The founding Executive Board features prominent international figures including US Senator Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner. Notably, several Arab officials have been appointed or invited to participate, reflecting the region’s crucial role in peace restoration efforts.
United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy has been formally appointed to the Gaza Executive Board. Minister Al Hashimy expressed pride in the appointment, stating that the Emirates believes “achieving lasting peace requires the concerted efforts of the international community.” She emphasized that Gaza must be governed in a manner that “ensures the legitimate rights and aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people.”
Qatar’s representation comes through Ali Al-Thawadi, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Strategic Affairs, who previously played a pivotal role in Qatar’s contribution to Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan. This appointment maintains Qatar’s position as a key mediator between Hamas and Israel, despite ongoing challenges including Israel’s deadly 2025 attack on a Hamas compound in Doha.
President Trump has extended personal invitations to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II to join the Board of Peace. Both governments have acknowledged receipt of the invitations, with Egypt’s Foreign Ministry stating Cairo was “studying” the request and Jordan confirming they were reviewing related documents through their internal legal procedures.
The Gaza Executive Board will serve as the operational link between the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza and the broader Board of Peace, creating a multi-tiered approach to conflict resolution and reconstruction.