Türkiye and seven other nations have collectively agreed to participate in a U.S.-initiated international body aimed at managing the post-conflict transition in Gaza. The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement welcoming President Donald Trump’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace.”

A Coordinated Regional Endorsement

In the statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the ministers announced their “shared decision to join the Board of Peace.” They noted that each country would complete its respective legal procedures to formally sign on, with Egypt, Pakistan, and the UAE having already announced their intent to join. The coordinated move represents significant regional backing for the U.S. framework from key Muslim-majority states and traditional Palestinian supporters.

Support for UN-Endorsed Transition Plan

The ministers reaffirmed support for peace efforts led by Trump and committed to backing the implementation of the board’s mandate as a transitional administration. This mandate is outlined in the “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” which was endorsed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2803 last November. The stated goals of the plan include cementing a permanent ceasefire, supporting reconstruction, and fostering a just and lasting peace based on Palestinian self-determination and statehood in line with international law.

Context and Objectives of the Initiative

The White House announced the formation of the Board of Peace last week as part of a structure to oversee Gaza’s transitional phase, which also includes a separate National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The board’s creation coincided with the start of the second phase of a ceasefire that halted the intense conflict which began in October 2023. The involvement of these eight countries is intended to lend regional legitimacy and operational capacity to the U.S.-led initiative, aiming to bridge international diplomatic efforts with on-ground stabilization and reconstruction needs.