Turkey and Saudi Arabia have agreed to join United States President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a body envisioned as a transitional administrative mechanism for the Gaza Strip.
The decision was announced in a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, alongside their counterparts from Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Egypt and Pakistan had earlier confirmed their participation through separate announcements.
In the statement, the ministers said their countries were committed to supporting the implementation of the Board of Peace’s mandate, which is outlined in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. The initiative is backed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 and is intended to serve as a temporary governance structure in Gaza following the devastating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The Gaza Strip has suffered extensive destruction as a result of the prolonged war, prompting renewed international efforts to establish a post conflict administrative and security framework.
According to diplomatic sources, invitations to join the Board of Peace have been extended to about 60 countries worldwide. While several Middle Eastern and Muslim majority countries have embraced the initiative, some European nations, including Germany and France, have adopted a cautious stance and are yet to formally declare their positions.
Officials familiar with the board’s charter describe the initiative as a direct challenge to the United Nations’ traditional role in conflict resolution, reflecting President Trump’s long standing criticism of the global body as ineffective.
There are also indications that the United States may seek to expand the board’s mandate beyond Gaza, potentially positioning it as a mechanism for addressing international crises and conflicts in other regions.
