Turkey, Saudi Arabia and a group of Muslim-majority nations have confirmed their participation in US President Donald Trump’s controversial Gaza “Board of Peace”, marking a significant expansion of international involvement in the conflict-hit territory.
The foreign ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia announced their countries’ decision alongside counterparts from Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). They said their governments would support the Board’s mission as a transitional administration in Gaza.
The ministers reiterated that the Board’s objectives are grounded in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, and are backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
The UAE, Egypt and Pakistan had already confirmed their participation earlier, while the newly added nations bring more weight to the initiative — which aims to oversee Gaza after its devastation in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
The Board of Peace is part of the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. It is designed to provide a temporary governing body for Gaza and manage its post-war recovery.
So far, many European nations have been cautious, with Germany and France withholding full endorsement. Diplomats familiar with the Board’s charter say it represents a direct challenge to the United Nations — an institution Trump has frequently criticised for being ineffective.
Sources suggest the US may expand the Board’s role beyond Gaza, aiming to use it as a model for handling global crises and conflicts. This indicates that Washington sees the initiative as more than a temporary governing body — but a potential long-term global security tool.
