Tony Blair, Rubio, Kushner, Witkoff to help oversee Gaza reconstruction, White House says

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US officials to oversee Gaza reconstruction, with a focus on shelter and immediate needs.

The White House has announced the names of several high-profile individuals who will play a key role in overseeing the reconstruction efforts in Gaza. The group includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.

The committee will be led by Ali Shaath, an engineer and former Palestinian Authority official from Gaza. Shaath has pledged to work quickly to improve conditions in the territory, which has been devastated by a two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas. He expects reconstruction efforts to take around three years, with a focus on addressing immediate needs such as shelter.

The group will be working under the supervision of a "Board of Peace", whose members have not yet been named. The Board's vision is expected to guide the work of the executive board, which includes Kushner and Witkoff, among others.

Kushner, in an interview earlier this year, emphasized the importance of creating a viable alternative to Hamas' violent tactics. He said that if Israel and international partners can succeed in achieving this goal, Hamas will fail, and Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.

The US has announced plans for two phases of reconstruction efforts in Gaza, with the current phase involving Hamas returning the remains of the final deceased hostage still in Gaza. Failure to comply could result in serious consequences.

The White House has also established another board, which will work closely with Mladenov, the technocratic committee and an international security force. This group includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, and Israeli businessman Yakir Gabay among others.

Critics have raised concerns about US involvement in Gaza, with some arguing that it is a form of "colonialism" by the US and its allies. However, proponents argue that this approach is necessary to ensure stability and security in the region.

Overall, the role of these high-profile individuals in overseeing reconstruction efforts in Gaza will be crucial in determining the future trajectory of the conflict-torn territory.
 
man this is a big deal 🤯, i'm still trying to wrap my head around it, us officials taking charge of gaza's reconstruction, with marco rubio and tony blair leading the pack... it's gonna be interesting to see how they balance the needs of both israel and palestine 🤝. i'm not sure what to make of jared kushner's involvement, he seems like a wild card 🃏, but at the same time, it might be necessary for stability in the region 💯.

i do have some concerns about the "colonialism" label being thrown around though 👀, it's not an easy situation to navigate, and i think we should try to approach it with empathy and understanding 🤗. anyway, fingers crossed that this whole thing works out for everyone involved 😊.
 
I don't know if its a good idea for US officials to get involved in Gaza reconstruction... I mean, I get that they want to help and all that 🤔 but sometimes you gotta let the people who actually live there take care of their own stuff. Like, dont they have some kind of authority already? And whats with the whole "viable alternative" thing from Kushner? Sounds like he's trying to impose his own brand of democracy on them... 🙅‍♂️ I'm all for stability and security but you gotta do it in a way that respects everyone's autonomy, ya know?

And what about the "Board of Peace"? Sounds like some kind of corporate takeover to me 😒. Shouldnt be a bunch of high-profile people deciding on reconstruction efforts without actually listening to the people who are gonna be affected by them? I'm all for collaboration but you gotta make sure its a fair and transparent process.

And then theres the concern about "colonialism"... yeah, thats a valid one. The US has done some pretty shady stuff in the Middle East before... 🤷‍♂️ Like, do they really think their way is gonna be better for everyone? I dunno, but I think its always worth having a skeptical eye when it comes to big powers getting involved in someone else's business 💡
 
I'm low-key worried about Kushner being part of the team 🤔👀 He's got some pretty extreme views on Hamas and I think it's gonna be a disaster if he gets to call the shots 🚫💣 At least Ali Shaath is trying to focus on shelter and immediate needs, that's something we should all be behind 👍. And can we talk about how the US is basically saying "we'll fix Gaza" without even consulting the Palestinians? 🤯 It feels like they're just trying to impose their will on the situation again 💔.
 
I wonder if we're just patching up a broken vessel 🤔. These big names are getting involved, but what does it really mean to rebuild? Is it just about putting band-aids on wounds or actually addressing the root causes of the problems? I'm also thinking about the optics here - is this just a PR stunt to ease US conscience or something more substantial? What's the real motivation behind this committee and the phase-by-phase approach? Are they trying to create a temporary solution that'll be tossed aside when it suits their interests, or are they genuinely invested in creating lasting change?

And then there's the Board of Peace... who gets to decide what peace even means in this context? Is it just about satisfying Israel's needs while conveniently sweeping aside Palestinian concerns?
 
lol what's up with the big guns being involved in rebuilding Gaza? I mean, Marco Rubio as Secretary of State is already giving me whiplash . It's cool that Ali Shaath's on board though, he knows the situation from down under 🤝. Three years sounds like a decent timeline, fingers crossed it doesn't drag out for ages. Shelter first, yeah that makes sense. Kushner's trying to put his two cents in but I'm not sure how much of a difference his "viable alternative" will make 💔. US involvement is still a contentious issue, some say colonialism , others see it as necessary stability 😐. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how this whole thing plays out 📺.
 
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