White House Reveals Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Executive Board

The members of the Gaza Peace Council and the Executive Council—the top governing bodies tasked with implementing the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan and enforcing the ceasefire in Gaza—have been officially announced. The Executive Council includes Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, as well as Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. It was also formally confirmed that the committee of Palestinian technocrats will be chaired by Palestinian Minister Ali Shaath.

The transition process continues in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement reached following Israel’s two-year-long massacres in Gaza.

As the new phase unfolds, the structures set to govern Gaza are becoming clearer. The White House announced the members of the Peace Council, which is expected to govern Gaza during the transition period until the end of 2027, as well as the Executive Council operating under it.

Gaza Peace Council

Accordingly, the Gaza Peace Council—the highest governing body overseeing Gaza—will consist of the following members:

• Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State
• Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for the Middle East
• Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former Senior Advisor
• Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management
• Ajay Banga, Indian-American businessman and former CEO of Mastercard
• Robert Gabriel, Deputy U.S. National Security Advisor

Executive Council

Operating under the Peace Council and tasked with supporting all governance and service-related activities in Gaza, the Executive Council will consist of the following members:

• Steve Witkoff, The U.S. Special Envoy
• Jared Kushner,
• Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
• Ali Al-Hawadi, Qatari diplomat
• General Hassan Rashad, Head of Egyptian Intelligence
• Tony Blair, Former British Prime Minister
• Marc Rowan
• Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation
• Nickolay Mladenov, Former Member of the European Parliament and Former UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process
• Yakir Gabay, Cypriot-Israeli businessman
• Sigrid Kaag, Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands

International Stability Force

U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers was appointed Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), while Nickolay Mladenov was named High Representative for Gaza.

Mladenov will serve as the on-the-ground liaison between the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).

The stability force is expected to consist of troops from at least three countries. Italy, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Bangladesh are among the countries reportedly under consideration. The force is expected to remain deployed in Gaza until the end of 2027.

It was also officially announced that the committee composed of Palestinian technocrats will be chaired by Palestinian Minister Ali Shaath.

Second Phase of Trump’s Gaza Plan

The second phase of Trump’s 20-point Gaza Peace Plan aims to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza from scratch, and transfer daily governance to a Palestinian technocratic committee under international supervision.

According to the United Nations, a massive reconstruction effort estimated to cost more than $70 billion will be launched.

Six Critical Pillars of the Second Phase

Trump’s second phase includes six key components:

1. Gaza Peace Council

Defined as a temporary body aimed at preparing the political and security framework to complete Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and implement disarmament arrangements.

2. Additional Israeli Withdrawal from Gaza

Israel plans to carry out further withdrawals by ending its ongoing occupation of Gaza’s southern and eastern corridors, as well as large areas in the north. The Israeli army currently occupies more than 50 percent of the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported that Israel has no intention of withdrawing from areas under its control without progress on Hamas’s disarmament. Meanwhile, Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Tel Aviv is preparing for the possibility of military intervention to forcibly impose disarmament if Palestinian factions refuse.

3. Disarmament of Palestinian Groups

Hamas has stated that it is ready to transfer responsibilities but continues to insist on retaining its armed capability. The group has said it is open to “any proposal that guarantees the establishment of a Palestinian state and protects this right.”

4. Gaza National Administration Committee

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar welcomed the establishment of National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) composed of Palestinian officials and chaired by Ali Shaath to govern Gaza during the transition period.

The committee will manage civilian affairs and essential services in areas from which the Israeli army withdraws. A UN Security Council resolution adopted on November 18 envisions Gaza being governed by an interim Palestinian technocratic government under the supervision of the Trump-led Gaza Peace Council.

5. Reconstruction of Gaza

A large-scale reconstruction process is planned for Gaza, where 90 percent of civilian infrastructure has been destroyed by Israeli attacks. The UN estimates the cost of reconstruction at approximately $70 billion.

The status of the Rafah Border Crossing remains uncertain. While Witkoff has not issued a statement regarding its reopening, Israeli media claim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the crossing as leverage over the remains of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, whose body was found in Gaza.

6. International Stability Force

The United States continues efforts to establish an “International Stability Force” to ensure security in Gaza. Washington is reportedly in agreement with at least three countries—Italy, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Azerbaijan—to form the force. Under the UN Security Council resolution, the force is mandated to operate in Gaza until the end of 2027.

Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo at Egypt’s invitation issued a joint statement expressing support for efforts to establish the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The groups called on the Gaza Peace Council to pressure Israel to halt attacks against the Palestinian people, open border crossings, allow humanitarian aid, and ensure a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.