Trump appoints Biden-era official to Gaza Board of Peace

The Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump has appointed Shelley Greenspan, a former White House liaison to the Jewish community under President Joe Biden, to lead efforts to secure congressional support for Trump’s Gaza plan, Axios reported.

The appointment comes as implementation of the plan remains stalled, with renewed efforts expected after the US midterm elections and the formation of a new Israeli government.

Axios said the prospect of Democrats gaining control of either chamber of Congress could increase the need for bipartisan backing. The report attributed the delay partly to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reluctance to take steps in Gaza before Israel’s elections.

Greenspan, a US State Department official, said she believed the plan could deliver tangible results for Palestinians in Gaza and Israelis.

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However, human rights organisations and experts have questioned the board’s ability to protect Palestinians from continued Israeli attacks and address their humanitarian needs.

Human Rights Watch documented 865 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire took effect in October 2025, while humanitarian aid entering Gaza remained far below required levels, according to a report published in May, five months after the Board of Peace was established.

Matt Duss, executive vice-president of the Center for International Policy, urged congressional Democrats to oppose the board, arguing that Greenspan’s appointment does not change its nature or objectives, despite potentially giving it the appearance of bipartisan support.

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