Gaza Board Of Peace, NCAG Members Announced By Trump

President Donald Trump announced the formation of the Gaza Board of Peace, Friday, as part of Phase Two of his 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The board, chaired by Trump himself, will oversee the transitional governance, reconstruction, and stabilization of the Gaza Strip following a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025.

"It is my Great Honor to announce that THE BOARD OF PEACE has been formed. The Members of the Board will be announced shortly, but I can say with certainty that it is the Greatest and Most Prestigious Board ever assembled at any time, any place. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

The founding executive board includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, CEO of Apollo Global Management Marc Rowan, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, and Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel.

The White House confirmed that Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, a Palestinian engineer and former minister of the Palestinian Authority, will lead the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), the technocratic administration responsible for day-to-day governance, public service restoration, and institutional rebuilding in Gaza.

Witkoff on Wednesday, announced the launch of Phase Two of Trump’s peace plan, emphasizing that it centers on Hamas’s complete demilitarization, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from much of Gaza, and the establishment of the NCAG. “The United States expects Hamas to comply fully with its obligations, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage. Failure to do so will bring serious consequences,” he said in a post on X.

A separate 11-member Gaza Executive Board was also announced to support governance and coordination. Its members include:

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Ali Al-Thawadi Qatari diplomat, Head of Egypt’s General Intelligence Service Hassan Rashad, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al-Hashimy, Israeli-Cypriot billionaire and real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, Dutch diplomat and former UN envoy Sigrid Kaag, Bulgarian diplomat and former UN Middle East envoy (appointed High Representative for Gaza) Nickolay Mladenov.

Major General Jasper Jeffers was appointed to lead the International Stabilization Force (ISF), tasked with security operations, demilitarization, and the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials. Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum were named senior advisers to manage daily strategy and operations.

The plan began in October 2025 with a ceasefire and hostage exchange. The first phase is largely complete, except for the return of one deceased hostage.

Hamas has not disarmed and continues to control much of Gaza, raising doubts about its commitment. Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called the board a “diplomatic failure,” criticizing the inclusion of Turkey and Qatar.

Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted invitations to join the board. Turkey and Egypt are examining their roles, while Qatar has been instrumental in past negotiations.

A draft charter reportedly requires a contribution of $1B for any country want to serve on the Board of Peace as permanent members. "This simply offers permanent membership to partner countries who demonstrate deep commitment to peace, security, and prosperity," of Gaza, a White House account @RapidResponse clarified Saturday.

The Gaza Board of Peace is intended to be a long-term framework, with Trump stating it may expand to other conflict zones. The White House emphasized that the U.S. is working in partnership with Israel, Arab nations, and the international community to achieve lasting peace.

However in statement Saturday, Netanyahu’s Office said: “The announcement of the composition of the board to manage Gaza, under the Board of Peace, was not coordinated with Israel and is against its policies. The prime minister instructed the foreign minister to talk to the Secretary of State about the matter."