In a significant diplomatic development, the White House has established a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as part of implementing phase two of President Donald Trump’s ‘Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.’ This 20-point roadmap aims to establish lasting peace, stability, reconstruction, and prosperity in the region.
The newly formed Gaza Executive Board will operate in support of the Office of the High Representative and the NCAG. The Board’s primary mission involves supporting effective governance and delivering superior services that advance peace, stability, and prosperity for Gaza’s population.
Notable appointments include UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy, who joins the Executive Board. Simultaneously, Nikolay Mladenov, Director General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, assumes the critical role of High Representative for Gaza. Mladenov will serve as the essential on-the-ground liaison between the Board of Peace and the NCAG, supporting oversight of Gaza’s governance, reconstruction, and development while ensuring coordination across civilian and security sectors.
This executive board formation coincides with the creation of a ‘Board of Peace’ to supervise Gaza’s temporary governance. The territory has maintained a fragile ceasefire since October. The supervisory board includes prominent figures such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, with President Trump serving as chair.