Trump Picks Team for Gaza, Israel Pushes Back

President Donald Trump announced a new advisory board to oversee the Gaza humanitarian effort, naming former White House chief of staff Jared Kushner, Senator Marco Rubio and former UK foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Blair. Israel’s foreign ministry immediately voiced strong objections, arguing that diplomats from Turkey and Qatar - both accused of enabling Hamas - could undermine the mission in the region and the United Nations' coordination.

For readers, the composition of the Gaza board could shape the flow of aid and political narratives, influencing how quickly relief reaches civilians and how regional tensions evolve, affecting international travel and economic stability.

The dispute highlights deep mistrust between Washington and Jerusalem, signalling potential delays in aid delivery and complicating diplomatic efforts to curb Hamas, which could prolong the humanitarian crisis and strain US‑Israel relations.