Israel Pushes Back Against Trump’s Board of Peace Executive Picks for Gaza

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Israel has publicly criticised the composition of President Donald Trump’s newly announced Board of Peace and its subsidiary Gaza executive board, saying the appointments were made without prior coordination and run counter to Israeli policy, according to official statements and reporting. The dispute highlights rare diplomatic friction between the United States and its close Middle Eastern ally over post-conflict governance for Gaza.

 The controversy centres on a list of leaders and officials appointed by the White House to oversee the transitional phase following a ceasefire in Gaza. These lists include senior U.S. figures such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, World Bank President Ajay Banga and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff alongside international figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. A separate Gaza executive board also includes representatives from Turkey and Qatar.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a social media post that the announcements “were not coordinated with Israel and run contrary to its policy,” and directed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to raise the matter directly with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio. The statement did not specify which appointees were objectionable, though officials have repeatedly expressed opposition to Turkish and Qatari involvement in Gaza affairs.

 Criticism of the governance plan has also come from Israeli coalition members who argue that any decisions about Gaza’s future should involve direct Israeli consultation, particularly given the sensitivity of security and reconstruction arrangements. In addition to policy disagreements, some Israeli figures have called for alternative approaches to post-war governance.

 The Board of Peace initiative forms a key part of Trump’s “20-point plan” for Gaza, with wider ambitions for global conflict management. Its structure and membership have attracted scrutiny not only from Israel but also from other international actors weighing the implications of a U.S.-led governance framework for Gaza in the absence of inclusive regional consensus.