Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and five other nations agree to join the US-led Board of Peace to support a Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction, and long-term stability.
Gaza Peace Efforts Gain Momentum as Eight Nations Agree to Join US-Led Board of Peace
Gaza: International efforts to bring stability to Gaza have taken a major step forward as the foreign ministers of eight countries announced their shared decision to join the Gaza Board of Peace, following an invitation from US President Donald J. Trump.
The announcement was made jointly by the foreign ministers of Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, signaling rare and wide regional coordination around a single peace framework.
Countries Confirm Decision to Join the Board of Peace
In a unified statement, the ministers confirmed that their governments have agreed to take part in the Board of Peace Gaza initiative. Each country will complete its own legal and formal procedures before signing the official joining documents.
Among them, Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates have already publicly declared their intention to join, marking early commitment to the process.
This step places several key regional and Muslim-majority nations at the center of the evolving Gaza peace efforts, giving the initiative broader political weight and international backing.
Support for US-Led Peace Mission
The ministers reaffirmed their full support for the peace mission led by President Trump and emphasized their commitment to helping carry out the Board’s responsibilities as a temporary governing body in Gaza.
The Gaza Board of Peace is outlined in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict and has been formally supported through United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
Its mission focuses on three central goals: strengthening a permanent ceasefire, supporting large-scale Gaza reconstruction, and building conditions for a just and lasting peace.
Focus on Ceasefire, Reconstruction, and Palestinian Rights
According to the joint statement, the Board of Peace is meant to guide Gaza through a transitional phase. This includes stabilizing the territory, restoring essential services, and supporting long-term recovery after months of destruction.
The ministers also stressed that any lasting settlement must be grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood, in line with international law.
They said these principles are necessary not only for Gaza, but for the wider region, where unresolved conflict continues to threaten stability.
Regional Stability at the Heart of the Initiative
By joining the Gaza Board of Peace, the eight nations aim to help create conditions for security and stability for all peoples of the Middle East.
Diplomats say the breadth of support gives new energy to the Gaza ceasefire plan and raises hopes that coordinated international involvement can move the situation away from repeated cycles of violence.
Will this moment finally open a serious path toward recovery and political resolution? Many in the region are watching closely.
