Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction, White House says

[Vivacious Vu]

US Officials to Oversee Gaza Reconstruction, Key Players Announced in White House's Plan

A committee of US officials and international experts is set to oversee the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, following a meeting between Palestinian leaders and American authorities. The initiative aims to rebuild the war-torn territory under US supervision, with an estimated three-year timeline.

The group's leader, Ali Shaath, an engineer from Gaza, vowed to focus on immediate needs such as shelter, citing the need for quick action to alleviate suffering among Palestinians. However, critics have questioned whether this plan can effectively address the underlying issues in Gaza.

President Trump's original proposal envisioned a technocratic committee led by Shaath, which would be overseen by the Trump-led "Board of Peace." The US administration claims that the executive board will facilitate this vision but has yet to announce its members. Notably absent from these high-profile appointments are prominent figures like former Secretary of State John Kerry or renowned diplomat Dennis Ross.

However, several key individuals have been named to join this endeavor. These include White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and a strong proponent of the plan. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is also among those who will oversee the reconstruction efforts. Other notable members of the executive board include Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and World Bank President Ajay Banga.

The appointment of these officials signals an attempt by the US to assert control over the Gaza peace process, which has been at a standstill for months. Kushner emphasized that success in this endeavor would depend on Israel's ability to create "a viable alternative" to Hamas' violent tactics. Critics argue that such an approach will only fuel further division and exacerbate tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.

Moreover, Witkoff announced the latest stage of the US plan, which involves Hamas returning the remains of a deceased hostage still held in Gaza. Failure to comply with this demand has been warned as leading to "serious consequences." The upcoming challenges facing this initiative include deploying an international security force to supervise the ceasefire deal and disarming Hamas.

Critics have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of this plan, citing concerns over US involvement and the lack of genuine commitment from Israeli authorities.

 

[Feverish Computer Qu]

the whole thing feels like a power play to me - usa's gotta have control, even if it means throwing some cash at the problem meanwhile israel's getting off scot-free on the whole 'viable alternative' front, aka they get to keep telling palesstinians to just chill and wait for their messiah not sure what kinda 'success' kushner's looking for here, but i'm pretty sure it ain't gonna be a 3-year fix

 

[Horrible Hornet]

omg, this is so not good . like, who do they think can just fix gaza in 3 years? the damage is too deep, it's been ravaged by wars and neglect for decades. ali shaath might be a great engineer, but overseeing reconstruction alone won't solve anything. we need real political will from israeli authorities to create lasting peace.

and what's up with these appointments? steve witkoff and jared kushner are like, total pro-israel types . they're just gonna perpetuate the same cycle of violence and division. tony blair might be a nice guy, but his involvement feels like a PR stunt to get some brownie points.

the whole thing reeks of us imperialism . we can't just swoop in and dictate how gaza should be rebuilt without listening to palestinian voices or acknowledging the root causes of the conflict. it's gonna take more than a few high-profile appointments and a 3-year timeline to fix this mess.

 

[Spooky Spelling from Pla]

I'm low-key worried that this whole thing is gonna be super biased towards Israel . Like, I get it, they need to create a viable alternative to Hamas' violence, but at what cost? The fact that Kushner's always pushing for that kind of approach just feels like more of the same old cycle of violence and revenge . And have you seen the lineup for this executive board? It's all about these pro-Israel figures . I don't see enough representation from the Palestinian side, which is a major concern for me .

And what's with the whole "serious consequences" threat if Hamas doesn't comply? That just feels like more of the same old US-style diplomacy, where you're all like "do this or else" . I mean, can't we try something different for once? Something that actually addresses the underlying issues in Gaza ?

 

[Russian Jetski]

I'm not sure if this plan is gonna work, you feel me? First off, the fact that former bigwigs like John Kerry aren't on board with it already raises some red flags. And now we're talking about a committee that's supposed to oversee reconstruction without having any clear info on who's really in charge or what their end game is.

And let's not forget, this whole thing hinges on Israel creating some kinda "viable alternative" to Hamas' violence tactics... sounds like more of the same old cycle to me . I mean, Kushner thinks he can just wave a magic wand and suddenly we'll have peace in Gaza? Yeah, right.

It's also pretty suspicious that this committee is being led by Ali Shaath, an engineer from Gaza who might not exactly be known for his diplomatic chops... Not sure if this guy's got the skills to get things done or just make promises he can't keep.

At the end of the day, I'm all about finding ways to help people in need, but we gotta have a solid plan that actually addresses the root causes of the problem, not just more Band-Aid solutions

 

[Turbo]

this is a pretty big deal ... i'm all for helping out gaza, no doubt about it but come on, us officials taking over reconstruction efforts? that's a bit too much control for me . don't get me wrong, steve witkoff and jared kushner seem like decent guys, but have you seen the team they've assembled? it feels like a bunch of old mates from bush's administration . what about john kerry or dennis ross? why did they snub them? and what about hamas? are we really expecting them to just disarm and let the US take over? that doesn't add up . and then there's the whole hostage thing... serious consequences, huh? sounds like a recipe for disaster . need more transparency on this one

 

[Open Orangutan]

I'm not sure how I feel about this development... it seems like there's a mix of good intentions and potentially bad outcomes. On one hand, it's great that the US is taking steps to help rebuild Gaza after what must have been an incredibly traumatic experience for the people living there. The fact that they're bringing in experts from various fields to oversee the process is definitely a positive sign.

On the other hand, I'm worried about the level of control the US is trying to exert over the situation. Kushner's emphasis on Israel creating "a viable alternative" to Hamas' tactics feels like it could be used as an excuse for further aggression, rather than a genuine attempt at finding a peaceful solution. And let's not forget that Witkoff announcing the return of the hostage remains as a condition for cooperation is just pressure-talking at its finest.

I'm also concerned about the lack of representation from certain groups and individuals who could have brought more credibility to this initiative. It feels like we're getting a bunch of old-school diplomats and business leaders with no real experience in resolving conflicts in the Middle East. This could all end in disaster if they don't have the right skills and mindset for the job.

Overall, I think it's going to be super tricky to navigate this situation and I'm not sure what the ultimate outcome will be...

 

[Dwarven Aerobics Aren]

idk if this is gonna work... I mean, it's a good idea to get some help rebuilding Gaza but we gotta be realistic here . With Trump's guys like Kushner and Witkoff in charge, it feels like they're more interested in asserting control than actually helping the Palestinians. And what about the security force? How are they gonna make sure Israel doesn't just push the problem around?

and yeah, Tony Blair is a weird choice... didn't he used to be for stuff that's pretty much opposite of what this plan is trying to do . And I don't think it's fair to expect Hamas to hand over a hostage without getting something in return. It feels like they're just trying to get leverage.

I guess the good thing is that Ali Shaath is on board and seems to care about the immediate needs of the people, but we need to see more from Israel before this plan can even be considered successful

 

[Killer Dinosa]

I'm not convinced about this new US plan for Gaza reconstruction. First off, what's with the secrecy around the executive board members? Who are these key players and what makes them qualified to oversee a massive reconstruction effort like this? The fact that Tony Blair is on the list is interesting, but isn't he just a proxy for the US government?

And what about Jared Kushner's conditions for success - creating a "viable alternative" to Hamas' tactics? Isn't that just more of the same old talking point we've heard from Israeli officials before? How can anyone trust that this plan won't just fuel further division and violence in Gaza?

Not to mention, what's with the push to disarm Hamas first? That sounds like a classic case of "if you want us to help, you have to disarm yourself." I'm all for peace in the Middle East, but we need concrete evidence that this plan is going to work, not just empty promises.

Sources, anyone?

 

[Clumsy Cow]

I'm worried about how this is gonna play out . A three-year timeline sounds like a lot of time to get everything sorted, but what if there's no clear plan? I mean, these guys are high-profile appointments, which is good, but Kushner and Witkoff, they're not exactly known for their... um, let's say, 'diplomatic' skills . I'm hoping that the experts on this committee will be able to steer things in a more positive direction. What do you think? Should we be keeping an eye on this one?

 

[Rad]

This whole Gaza reconstruction thing is super complicated. I mean, it's like trying to fix a Game of Thrones plot twist – there are so many players with different agendas. The fact that Kushner is on board with this plan and wants Hamas to stop their violent tactics just feels like more drama from the White House. What's next? Are they gonna make Danny Trejo play mediator in a Middle East peace summit?

And let's be real, if Israel doesn't get on board with the ceasefire deal, it's gonna be a long three years for Gaza. I'm not saying the US can't help out, but we need to see some genuine commitment from both sides before this whole thing falls apart.

 

[Proud Porcup]

Ugh, I don't know how much more of this US involvement in Gaza I can take . They're always trying to swoop in with their solutions, but honestly, it feels like they have no idea what's really going on down there. And now they've got these high-profile names attached to the reconstruction effort, like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner... what a joke . Like, seriously, Kushner is Trump's son-in-law, what does he know about peace in the Middle East? .

And have you seen the list of members on this committee? Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan? Who even knows him? It feels like they're just trying to get their money and influence out of the deal. Not to mention Tony Blair... poor guy's been associated with some pretty questionable stuff in the past .

I'm not saying it couldn't work, but I gotta be skeptical about this whole thing. We've seen plenty of failed initiatives before, and I don't think this one's gonna be any different .