US Forms Board of Peace for Gaza Governance Including World Bank President Ajay Banga

The White House announced the formation of a "Board of Peace" chaired by US President Donald Trump to oversee phase two of his 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza's temporary governance and reconstruction. Indian-origin Ajay Banga, the 14th President of the World Bank Group appointed in 2023, is a member. The board includes other notable figures such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The initiative aims to stabilize Gaza amid ongoing violence despite a fragile ceasefire.