Israel strongly objects to the White House's hastily assembled group of world leaders, dubbed the "board of peace," aimed at governing Gaza. The board, touted as a major step forward by US President Donald Trump and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, will oversee temporary governance and reconstruction in the war-torn strip.
The surprise appointments, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, and several other high-profile figures, have raised eyebrows in Israel. The country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concerns over the lack of coordination with Israeli officials and has asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to verify the appointments.
The board is part of Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, but critics argue that it lacks legitimacy and may exacerbate tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. Despite a ceasefire announced in October, violence continues, with at least 463 Palestinians killed since then. Israel has also restricted food and aid into Gaza, leaving many without basic necessities.
The board's composition remains unclear, with two separate governing boards set to focus on investment and foreign relations, as well as day-to-day affairs in Gaza. US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair are among the seven-member founding executive board, chaired by Trump.
Blair has welcomed the appointment, stating that it offers hope for a brighter future in Gaza and with Israel. However, Hamas has refused to disarm as part of the ceasefire plan, leaving many questions unanswered about the international security force's composition. The US-drafted peace plan faces significant challenges, including rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure, which was largely destroyed during Israel's 2014 war.
The board of peace is seen by many as a hastily assembled attempt to impose external control over Gaza, rather than a genuine effort at reconciliation. As tensions between Israelis and Palestinians continue to simmer, the fate of this new board remains uncertain, raising concerns about its ability to address the complex issues plaguing the region.
The surprise appointments, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, and several other high-profile figures, have raised eyebrows in Israel. The country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concerns over the lack of coordination with Israeli officials and has asked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to verify the appointments.
The board is part of Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza, but critics argue that it lacks legitimacy and may exacerbate tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. Despite a ceasefire announced in October, violence continues, with at least 463 Palestinians killed since then. Israel has also restricted food and aid into Gaza, leaving many without basic necessities.
The board's composition remains unclear, with two separate governing boards set to focus on investment and foreign relations, as well as day-to-day affairs in Gaza. US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair are among the seven-member founding executive board, chaired by Trump.
Blair has welcomed the appointment, stating that it offers hope for a brighter future in Gaza and with Israel. However, Hamas has refused to disarm as part of the ceasefire plan, leaving many questions unanswered about the international security force's composition. The US-drafted peace plan faces significant challenges, including rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure, which was largely destroyed during Israel's 2014 war.
The board of peace is seen by many as a hastily assembled attempt to impose external control over Gaza, rather than a genuine effort at reconciliation. As tensions between Israelis and Palestinians continue to simmer, the fate of this new board remains uncertain, raising concerns about its ability to address the complex issues plaguing the region.
... i mean, what's next? like, a UN governed Gaza? that sounds like a recipe for disaster to me! 
Israel has every right to be concerned about this whole thing, and i get why Netanyahu is asking for clarification on the appointments. its not like we've seen a ton of success with these kinds of international deals in the past... and what really gets me is that trump is basically handing over the reins to his buddies, including blair and Kushner, without even consulting with israeli officials first 
. its just so... unprofessional? 
Like, what even is this "board of peace" supposed to do? It sounds like some kinda farce to me... And Erdoğan, Sisi, and Netanyahu are all on it together? What about the Palestinians?! They're the ones living in Gaza, not the ones getting to make decisions for them 
. And don't even get me started on Hamas refusing to disarm... how are they supposed to keep anyone safe when everyone's just gonna sit there and wait for something to happen? 
It all feels so... rushed. Like, can we please just take our time and figure some stuff out instead of trying to rush everything into a neat little box? 
I mean, what if it doesn't work?! What then?! 
. I mean thinkin about it, who gets put on a board like that with no real planning or coordination? Its like throwin a bunch of people together and expectin them to magically solve all these problems 
The US is trying to take charge in the Middle East again, but won't they mess it up? 
I mean, have they thought this through? They're throwing a bunch of different leaders at the problem and expecting them to magically solve everything? 
. Israel's got valid concerns, and if they don't feel included in the planning process, it's not hard to see how this could backfire 
. And let's be real, this whole thing feels like a US attempt to impose their will on the situation without actually listening to what the locals want 
. I mean, have they even talked to Hamas? 
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. And Netanyahu's right to be skeptical - who gets to decide what's best for Gaza, exactly? These diplomats and politicians are just pawns in a much bigger game...
... and don't even get me started on the fact that Hamas is still refusing to disarm 
. This whole thing just feels like a band-aid solution to a much deeper problem. Can we please focus on rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure instead of trying to impose some fancy new government?