Keir Starmer considers joining Donald Trump's Gaza peace board
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is considering joining US President Donald Trump's newly proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, aimed at overseeing Gaza's governance and reconstruction as part of a 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The board is expected to include world leaders and temporarily manage Gaza, but UK diplomats are seeking more details from the US State Department, with no formal invitation yet confirmed for Starmer.
- Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair is anticipated to join a separate executive board alongside Trump's advisers, though his involvement has faced objections from some Middle Eastern states due to his past military decisions.
- Trump stated the board will comprise the most important global leaders and nations, highlighting strong international interest, while the UK government supports the broader
