"The new body is part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. It is expected to temporarily oversee the running of Gaza, manage its reconstruction, and be made up of world leaders. UK diplomats are seeking more clarity from the US State Department on the role of the board and its members. Government sources told the BBC "a formal invitation has not been received and the decision has not been made"."
"Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said the Gaza peace board was in the process of being formed. He said: "Essentially, it's the most important leaders of the most important nations. You take the most important leaders and nations, that's who the Board of Peace is going to be." Trump said there was strong international interest in participating in the initiative, saying: "Everybody wants to be on it.""
"Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair is expected to join a separate executive board alongside Trump's advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. In September the US said Sir Tony would be a member of the peace board, with the former Labour prime minister saying the American plans were "the best chance of ending two years of war, misery and suffering"."
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering whether to join US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace board. The new body forms part of the White House's 20-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas and is expected to temporarily oversee Gaza's administration and manage its reconstruction. The board is intended to be composed of world leaders. UK diplomats are seeking clarity from the US State Department on the board's role and membership, and no formal invitation to the UK has been received. Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair is expected to join a separate executive board alongside Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Trump said the board is being formed and many nations seek participation.
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