Donald Trump is asking countries that want a spot on his new “Board of Peace” for Gaza to pay $1bn (£747m) which he will control, according to a report. The White House has started to unveil administrators who will supervise Gaza as part of the second phase of the US president’s peace deal. They include Sir Tony Blair, Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy, and Jared Kushner, Mr Trump’s son-in-law. An “Executive Board” will oversee the postwar management of the enclave for the Board of Peace, and will include other world leaders who are expected to be announced at Davos next week. White House officials are yet to comment.

Source: Stuff January 18, 2026 11:55 UTC