Blair, Rubio Named to U.S.-Backed Gaza "Board of Peace"

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio have been appointed to a new "founding executive board" for Gaza. The announcement was made by the White House. The board is part of a U.S.-led initiative called the "Board for Peace and Development in Gaza." Its stated goal is to plan for Gaza's governance and reconstruction after the current war ends. The White House did not provide specific details about the board's powers or timeline. Other members of the board were not immediately named. The move signals an early effort by the United States to organize international support for Gaza's future. Both Blair and Rubio have extensive experience in foreign policy.