World Bank President Ajay Banga named to 'Board of Peace' for Gaza redevelopment under Trump plan

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Seeking Gaza’s reconstruction, the White House named an Executive Board for a new Board of Peace under President Donald Trump’s plan. Members include World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former UK prime minister Tony Blair, Apollo CEO Marc Rowan and Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel. Major General Jasper Jeffers will command an International Stabilisation Force to run security, support demilitarisation and enable safe aid and rebuilding. The plan envisions an immediate end to fighting if both sides agree, a staged Israeli withdrawal, and a special economic zone.