General Hassan Rashad joins senior leadership of Gaza administration
The White House has announced the launch of a new transitional governance framework for Gaza, marking what it described as a key step in implementing Phase Two of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict a 20-point roadmap aimed at achieving lasting peace, stability, reconstruction and economic recovery in the territory.
In a statement issued on the official White House website, President Trump welcomed the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), describing it as a “vital step forward” in moving Gaza from conflict toward sustainable governance and development.
The NCAG will be headed by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, a technocratic figure widely regarded for his experience in public administration, economic development and international engagement. According to the statement, Sha’ath will oversee the restoration of essential public services, the rebuilding of civil institutions and the stabilization of daily life in Gaza, while laying the groundwork for long-term, self-sustaining governance.
The White House said the move is fully aligned with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), which endorsed Trump’s Comprehensive Plan and welcomed the establishment of the Board of Peace, a central body tasked with overseeing the plan’s implementation.
The Board of Peace, chaired by President Trump himself, is intended to provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources and ensure accountability as Gaza transitions from war to reconstruction and development. To operationalize its mandate, a founding Executive Board has been formed, bringing together figures with backgrounds in diplomacy, development, infrastructure and global finance.
The appointed Executive Board members are:
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Steve Witkoff
- Jared Kushner
- Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair
- Investor Marc Rowan
- World Bank Group President Ajay Banga
- Robert Gabriel
Each member will assume responsibility for a specific portfolio considered critical to Gaza’s stabilization and long-term recovery, including governance capacity-building, regional and international relations, reconstruction planning, investment attraction and large-scale capital mobilization.
To support day-to-day operations, President Trump has appointed Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum as senior advisers to the Board of Peace. Their role will include translating the board’s strategic and diplomatic priorities into practical implementation on the ground.
In a key operational role, Nickolay Mladenov, a former UN Middle East envoy and member of the Executive Board, has been named High Representative for Gaza. He will serve as the primary link between the Board of Peace and the NCAG, overseeing coordination on governance, reconstruction and development, while ensuring alignment across civilian and security tracks.
Security arrangements are also a central pillar of the plan. To that end, Major General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). The force will be tasked with maintaining security, supporting comprehensive demilitarization, ensuring a “terror-free environment,” and enabling the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance and reconstruction materials.
In parallel, a Gaza Executive Board is being established to support the High Representative and the NCAG in strengthening governance and delivering public services. The board will focus on advancing peace, stability and economic prospects for Gaza’s population.
The Gaza Executive Board will include:
- Steve Witkoff
- Jared Kushner
- Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
- Ali Al-Thawadi
- General Hassan Rashad
- Sir Tony Blair
- Marc Rowan
- UAE Minister of State Reem Al-Hashimy
- Nickolay Mladenov
- Yakir Gabay
- Sigrid Kaag
The White House emphasized that the United States remains fully committed to supporting the transitional framework in close coordination with Israel, key Arab states and the broader international community. President Trump called on all parties to cooperate with the NCAG, the Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force to ensure the swift and effective implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
The statement added that additional appointments to both the Executive Board and the Gaza Executive Board are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, as the plan moves from institutional formation toward full operational deployment.
The announcement comes amid ongoing international debate over post-war governance arrangements in Gaza and reflects Washington’s push to shape a new political, security and economic architecture for the territory following the conflict.
