Trump Picks Rubio, Kushner for Gaza 'Peace Board'; General to Lead Force

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced initial members for a proposed "Board of Peace" for Gaza. He named Senator Marco Rubio and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to the board. Trump also said he selected a U.S. general to lead a planned international peacekeeping force. According to Trump, this force would have two main goals: to disarm the Palestinian militant group Hamas and to occupy the Gaza Strip. The announcements preview Trump's potential approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict if he wins the November presidential election. The "Board of Peace" concept suggests a civilian oversight panel, while the described military force indicates a major security intervention. There has been no immediate reaction from the Israeli government or Hamas. Any such plan would require cooperation from multiple nations and parties currently involved in the conflict.