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flag Ajay Banga named to U.S.-led Gaza peace board under Trump’s initiative, aiming for reconstruction amid controversy and unresolved challenges.

flag Ajay Banga, the Indian-origin President of the World Bank Group, has been named to a newly formed U.S.-led "Board of Peace" for Gaza, announced under former President Donald Trump’s peace initiative. flag The board, chaired by Trump, aims to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction and transitional governance following the Israel-Hamas conflict. flag It includes prominent figures such as Marco Rubio, Jared Kushner, and Tony Blair, though its exact powers and structure remain unclear. flag Banga’s appointment highlights the administration’s focus on economic revitalization and international cooperation, while challenges persist, including widespread destruction, humanitarian access issues, and criticism over the lack of Palestinian representation and the inclusion of controversial figures.

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