Former US President Donald Trump has a new idea for Gaza. He calls it the "Board of Peace." This plan is for managing Gaza after the fighting. It will also help rebuild the area. Trump's plan is part of a larger strategy. This strategy aims to stop the war between Israel and Hamas. However, Israeli leaders are not happy with the plan. They say they were not asked about it. They also say it is different from their ideas.
The plan has three levels. A "Gaza Executive Board" will do work on the ground. This board will work with a group called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. This committee might be led by experts. Ali Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority minister, is a possible leader. A "Founding Executive Board" will be above this. It will find money and talk to other countries. The "Board of Peace" will be in charge of everything. Donald Trump will have the final say. This means the US will have a lot of control.
Some members of the Gaza Executive Board were announced. This happened after a US plan was launched. The strategy needs money from other countries. Countries might need to give at least $1 billion for a permanent seat on the Board of Peace. Leaders from Egypt, Turkiye, and Jordan were invited to talk. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was also invited. A businessman named Yakir Gabay is on the Gaza Executive Board.
However, not everyone likes the plan. The office of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said the plan was not discussed with Israel. It also goes against their policy. Israel's National Security Minister said Gaza needs to be "cleansed of Hamas terrorists." Some experts worry that Palestinians are not included enough. They think it might be like a business plan, not real self-rule. Israel's opposition leader also does not like the plan.
It is not clear what will happen next. Israel is meeting to discuss the plan. The success of the "Board of Peace" depends on support from other countries. It also needs to deal with political problems. Most importantly, it must respect the wishes of the Palestinian people. The next few weeks will show if this plan can help bring peace to Gaza.