Carney to Join U.S.-Led 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

A senior government official said Prime Minister Mark Carney will take a role on a U.S.-led 'Board of Peace' for Gaza; President Trump announced a founding Executive Board on Jan. 16 and said he would serve as chairman.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will take a role on a new U.S.-led "Board of Peace" for Gaza, a senior government official said. President Donald Trump announced plans for a founding Executive Board on Jan. 16 and said he will serve as chairman. The board is described as overseeing reconstruction, economic recovery and the administration of the region. The announcement names a mix of U.S. officials, private sector figures and international leaders. Known details: - A senior government official said Mark Carney will take a role on the Board of Peace. - President Trump announced the founding Executive Board on Jan. 16 and said he will serve as chairman. - Named members include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Marc Rowan, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and U.S. National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel. - The board is described as having responsibility for reconstruction, economic recovery and administration in Gaza. Summary: The announcement establishes a U.S.-led body intended to coordinate Gaza's reconstruction and administration. Undetermined at this time.