Key Facts
• Trump administration announced members of the international “Peace Council” for Gaza interim governance.
• The council includes US Secretary of State Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Blair, and 5 others.
• The US-led Gaza peace plan entered its “second phase” this week.
• President Trump leads the newly established “Peace Council” overseeing interim governance.
• On January 16, the White House named 7 members including Middle East envoy Whitcomb.
• A US Army Major General will head the international stabilization force for Gaza security and Hamas disarmament.
Summary
The Trump administration has launched an international “Peace Council” to oversee the interim governance of the Gaza Strip as part of its US-led peace plan, now in its second phase. Key members appointed include Secretary of State Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Middle East envoy Whitcomb, among a total of seven members. President Trump serves as the council’s head. Additionally, a US Army Major General will command the international stabilization force responsible for maintaining security in Gaza and disarming the Islamist group Hamas. This move signals a renewed US commitment to managing Gaza’s governance and security through international cooperation.
