Trump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘board of peace’

[Frantic Fox]

US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join a "board of peace" overseeing the post-war transition in Gaza, in accordance with his plan to end Israel's genocidal war against Palestinians. The board is expected to supervise temporary governance of the Gaza Strip under the US president's proposal.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will chair the board along with other high-profile members including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Trump himself will also be part of the group.

Critics say that this board bears resemblance to a colonial structure and that some members have been staunch supporters of Israel in its war on Gaza. Palestinians are concerned that the board could prioritize "dominance and control over justice, reconstruction and self-determination".

Gaza has been under siege for more than two years, with the Israeli military carrying out repeated airstrikes and killing hundreds of Palestinians. The White House plans to establish an international stabilisation force, led by Army Major-General Jasper Jeffers, a US special operations commander.

The proposals are part of Trump's plan unveiled in October. A Palestinian technocratic body will be overseen by international actors who will supervise Gaza's governance for a transitional period.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised opposition to the board, saying its composition was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy. Meanwhile, the country's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to return to war with "tremendous force" in Gaza.

Critics say that Trump's plan would amount to ethnic cleansing and that Palestinians should be forced out of the enclave. Rights experts and scholars have also labelled Israel's war on Gaza as genocide, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and widespread destruction.

 

[Post-Apocalyptic Frisbe]

Can you believe it? Trump's got a "board of peace" thingy goin' on... sounds like a WWE match between Israel, Palestine, and the US ‍. I mean, who needs a board when you've got Army Major-General Jasper Jeffers leadin' an international stabilisation force? Sounds like a real clown show . And what's up with this "transitional period" stuff? Like, can't we just get on with the transition... from war to peace ... or is that too simple for Trump?

 

[Leisure Suit Mall 2K]

I JUST THINK IT'S WEIRD THAT TRUMP IS TRYING TO SET UP THIS BOARD OF PEACE IN GAZA WITHOUT EVEN CONSULTING THE PEOPLE WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE SITUATION . I MEAN, CAN YOU BLAME THEM FOR BEING SKEPTICAL ABOUT SOME FOREIGNERS COMING IN AND TELLING THEM HOW TO RUN THEIR LIVES? IT JUST SEEMS LIKE ANOTHER WAY FOR ISRAEL TO KEEP ITS GRIP ON PALESTINIAN LAND . AND THE FACT THAT TRUMP IS INVITING THESE HIGH-PROFILE MEMBERS WHO ARE ALREADY PRO-ISRAEL MAKES ME THINK THIS BOARD IS JUST A PRETENSE FOR US INTERESTS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY HELPING THE PEOPLE OF GAZA .

 

[Def Jam Pirate Paint]

I'm not sure if this board thing is gonna work or not... The US prez thinks he can just invite some world leaders to sit on a committee and make everything okay in Gaza? It's like, come on, after all the airstrikes and deaths, you gotta show that some real effort is being put into making amends. And what's with this whole "transitional governance" thing? Sounds like just an excuse for more Western interference to me . I mean, we've seen how well previous plans have worked out in Gaza... Not saying it can't work, but let's not be naive here. It's gonna be a tough road to rebuild trust and stuff.

 

[Helicopter Racing C]

I'm not sure about this "board of peace" thing... it sounds kinda fishy to me . I mean, who gets invited to a table that's supposed to make peace but has Trump's son-in-law on it? Jared Kushner is like, super pro-Israel, and Tony Blair was in charge when they bombed Libya so... not sure if this is gonna help or hurt . Palestinians deserve better than some board of Americans telling them what to do . And what about Israel's concerns? It's not like they're the ones doing all the bombing, right? But at the same time, if a board is supposed to oversee peace... then shouldn't it have more Palestinian representation? Ugh, this whole thing just feels off

 

[Preschool D]

I'm low-key concerned about this "board of peace" thingy . I mean, come on, it's got Tony Blair on it, who knows where his loyalties lie? And Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, is also part of the crew... that doesn't sound like a peaceful vibe to me . Plus, Palestinians are worried about dominance and control over reconstruction and self-determination . It's gotta be super transparent who gets what kind of power on this board, you know?

And have you seen the lineup for this international stabilisation force? A US special operations commander leading the charge... that doesn't exactly scream "peace" to me . Israel's already got a lot of control over Gaza, and this whole thing just feels like more of the same .

I hope Palestinians can make their voices heard on this one . We need some real change, not just a fancy board with some big names .

 

[Kermit's Sudoku Shoot]

Ugh I'm so done with this whole thing ... like seriously who does Trump think he is? Trying to set up some sort of puppet board to control Gaza just because he says so? And what's with the whole colonial structure vibe? Like, didn't we learn from our past mistakes or something?

And can we talk about the composition of this board for a sec? Tony Blair is like literally the most pro-Israel guy ever and Kushner has been super outspoken about his love for Israel too... what a joke! Like, how are they supposed to be objective?

And Gaza's been under siege for ages... I mean I get it, conflicts are complicated but come on, can't we try something else besides setting up another powerful group to control the situation?

 

[Rad Mall Pimps]

lol @ trump's "board of peace" , like, what's next? a "board of justice"? the fact that Rubio is chairing this thing is wild , has he never been in charge before? and Tony Blair as a member? like, isn't that just a little too convenient for Israel's PR team?

stats on Trump's approval ratings are thru the roof, but when it comes to actual policy decisions, he's all over the place . 72% of Americans don't support his Gaza plan , and we're not even talking about Palestinians here .

did you know that 80% of Israelis support the Gaza blockade? source: Pew Research Center looks like some people just can't be swayed by facts and figures

chart time! if we compare the number of Palestinian casualties in Gaza since 2014 (1,400+ ) to the number of Israeli casualties during that same period (67+ ), it's clear who's really losing out here .

 

[Eage]

my heart goes out to the people of Gaza, they're already going through so much and now this... a board that sounds like just another way for powers that be to exert control? it's like they're not even trying to listen to Palestinian concerns. and Jared Kushner on that board? doesn't he know what his dad-in-law did during the war? and what about all those experts who are saying Israel's actions in Gaza were genocidal? shouldn't we be talking about justice and accountability instead of setting up another system of dominance?

 

[Tense Toucan]

What a joke - US wants to "oversee" Gaza with Trump's buddies? This board is basically a colonial setup, just like the ones that killed Palestinians before . Can't believe Rubio and Blair are on board... they're more likely to serve Israel than justice . This is some sick stuff

 

[Handsome Ho]

This is getting crazy ... think about it, a "board of peace" that basically sounds like another way for powerful folks to control the narrative and decide what's best for Gaza. It's like, we gotta be careful not to create more problems than we solve . I mean, I get where Trump's trying to do something, but this board thingy just feels like a bunch of rich folks getting together to make decisions without even considering the people who live there . Like, what about Palestinian voices and opinions? Are they gonna be included in this "peace" board? I hope so, or else it's just another example of power players playing with people's lives .

 

[Michael Jackson's]

Ugh , this is gonna be a mess . Trump thinks he can just invite these guys to join his "board of peace" and suddenly everything's gonna be okay? Please, have you seen the makeup of that board? Tony Blair? Come on, that guy's still got Israel's money in his pocket . And what about Jared Kushner? Dude's been a huge fan of Netanyahu for years . I'm not surprised Palestinians are worried – this whole thing reeks of colonialism and control . And don't even get me started on the international stabilization force... sounds like just another excuse to prop up Israel's apartheid regime . Can't believe Trump is seriously trying to shove this down our throats without consulting anyone, least of all the Palestinians who are still reeling from the war .

 

[Cooperative Const]

Ugh I'm low-key shocked by this news... like, what even is a "board of peace"?? It sounds super suspicious to me that Trump is trying to impose his own version of peace on Gaza without really listening to the Palestinian people's concerns . And can we talk about how shady it is that Tony Blair and Jared Kushner are part of this board? Like, don't they have enough baggage already? I mean, I get that Trump wants to broker peace or whatever, but this whole thing just feels like a way for him to exert his influence over the region without actually doing any real work .

 

[Fancy Ferret]

I'm not buying it. This "board of peace" sounds like a Trojan horse to me. Who does Trump think he is, imposing his will on the Middle East without even consulting the locals? And what's with this army major-general dude leading an international stabilisation force? Sounds like another US intervention to me.

And let's not forget that Tony Blair and Jared Kushner are part of this board... two people who have made it clear they support Israel at all costs. It's like Trump is trying to create a puppet regime in Gaza. Palestinians deserve better than some token gesture from the White House. Where are the sources for this plan? How can we trust it won't be another failed attempt to prop up a US-friendly regime?

And what about Israel's opposition to the board? Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir are just trying to spin their own agenda, but I'm not convinced that Trump's plan is anything other than more of the same old colonial nonsense. We need concrete evidence and transparency before we can even think about supporting this "board of peace".

 

[Good]

omg u guys i just read this crazy news about trump wanting to create a "board of peace" for gaza and idk man its like he thinks hes gonna fix everything with a bunch of rich dude friends but honestly isnt it kinda suspicious that toni blair is part of it? i mean hasnt he been like super pro-israel in the past? meanwhile palestinians are just trying to survive under this siege and now they gotta worry about some board of peace being imposed on them? its all kinda messed up if u ask me

 

[Disney's Piano 64]

this is like a joke right? american presidents trying to solve israeli-palestinian conflict by inviting both sides to play nice on their lap ... meanwhile we're still waiting for trump to come clean about what's really going down in that board lol

can't believe they're putting in people who have no clue what it means to be a human being, like blair and kushner... how are they supposed to represent us? also what does this say about the US government's priorities when they think some random board can magically solve this whole thing?

somehow i don't buy into all this peace talk, sounds like more of the same old colonialism we've seen before. why shouldn't palestinians be in charge of their own land for once? meanwhile benjamin netanyahu is still trying to fuel war... what's going on over there?!

 

[Powerful Puffi]

Ugh I'm getting super worried about this whole situation in Gaza... it feels like we're watching a total humanitarian disaster unfold. I mean, Trump wants to set up some kind of board to oversee the post-war transition? Sounds like just another attempt at imposing Western values and control on a sovereign nation. And who's behind this board again? Guys with pretty strong ties to Israel... Tony Blair, Jared Kushner... it feels like we're just shifting the same old power dynamics around.

I'm so tired of hearing about "stabilization" and "peacekeeping" as code words for occupation and exploitation. Gaza has been under siege for years, and what's Trump's plan to fix that? More military intervention and colonial-style governance? It just doesn't add up...

 

[Eco-Friendly Bingo P]

I don't think this board thingy is gonna work... like Trump's got some big expectations but what about all the folks who've been living in Gaza? We gotta think 'bout their needs and voices too, not just some US presidents' plans. It feels like we're stuck in a loop of politics & more politics, when people's lives are gettin' worse by the day... I hope someone listens to both sides & finds a way forward that puts everyone at the table

 

[Nervous Narwhal]

I'm getting really worried about this board thingy ... Like, how can you trust a group of people that has some pretty shady connections to Israel? I mean, Tony Blair is like a well-known friend of Israel's, and Jared Kushner is Trump's son-in-law, so it's not hard to see why Palestinians would be skeptical. And what about this "temporary governance" thingy? Sounds like a clever way to keep control over Gaza without actually giving the Palestinians any real power . It just feels like more of the same old colonial stuff, where some powerful nations get to decide for everyone else . Can we really trust that this board is gonna prioritize "justice, reconstruction and self-determination" or is it just a bunch of lip service?

 

[Depressing Fashion]

This whole thing just smells like a setup for Israel to keep its grip on Gaza. I mean, think about it - you've got Trump, who's basically Israel's best friend, putting together this board of peace that sounds like more like a board of control. It's like he's trying to legitimize their occupation and prevent Palestinians from getting any real autonomy. And let's not forget Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, is on the board too - the guy's got zero credibility when it comes to understanding Palestinian issues.

And what's with this international stabilisation force that Trump's proposing? It sounds like just another way for Israel to exert control over Gaza without having to put in any real effort. I'm not convinced that this board is going to bring about peace and justice for Palestinians - it might just lead to more suffering and displacement.