US EditionCanadian official says Carney will accept role on Trump’s Gaza board of peace
Mark Carney was invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and governance, a key part of a U.S.-led plan after a ceasefire.
- On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the Board of Peace while Carney was in Beijing, a senior Canadian official said Carney will accept.
- Embedded in President Donald Trump, U.S. President's Gaza plan, the Board of Peace will provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace.
- Notably, the initial roster announced Friday included Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, but Mark Carney's name did not appear; the White House said more members will be named in the coming weeks.
- Jasper Jeffers was named commander of the International Stabilization Force, and Nickolay Mladenov will serve as the board's high representative on the ground in Gaza, the White House said.
- Major operational challenges include deploying an international security force and disarming Hamas amid ceasefire violations, while the initial roster excludes Palestinians and rights experts criticized Tony Blair's involvement last year.
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Carney to Play Role on US-Led ‘Board of Peace’ in Gaza
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take on a role on the new “Board of Peace” for Gaza formed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which will oversee the reconstruction, economic recovery, and administration of the region, according to a senior government official. Trump announced his plans to create a “founding Executive Board” on Jan. 16. He himself will serve as the chairman of the board, which will also include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. S…
International leaders were invited to serve on the Peace Council, including Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been invited by US President Donald Trump to join the so-called Peace Council that will oversee the situation in the Gaza Strip after the war, and he intends to accept the offer, a senior adviser to the Canadian prime minister told AFP on Saturday.
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