Countries Joining the Board of Peace
The joint statement confirmed that the foreign ministers of Qatar, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have welcomed President Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace.
The ministers announced their collective decision to participate in the initiative, stating that each country would complete the necessary legal and procedural steps to formally join the body.
Formal Commitments and Legal Procedures
According to the statement, some countries, including Egypt, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, have already publicly announced their decision to join the Board of Peace. Others are expected to complete their accession through respective domestic processes in the coming period.
The ministers emphasised that their participation reflects a shared commitment to international cooperation aimed at stabilising Gaza and preventing a relapse into violence.
Backing Trump’s Gaza Peace Initiative
The foreign ministers reiterated their support for peace efforts led by President Trump and reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the mission of the Board of Peace as a transitional administrative mechanism.
The Board’s mandate is aligned with the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which seeks to move beyond temporary ceasefires towards a sustainable and long-term political solution.
UN Security Council Endorsement
The initiative has been endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which supports international efforts aimed at consolidating a permanent ceasefire, facilitating Gaza’s reconstruction, and advancing a just and lasting peace.
The resolution also underscores the importance of upholding international law and addressing the humanitarian and governance challenges facing Gaza.
Focus on Reconstruction and Governance
The Board of Peace is envisaged as a platform to oversee governance capacity-building, regional diplomatic coordination, reconstruction planning, and investment mobilisation in Gaza.
The Trump administration has indicated that the body will play a role in attracting large-scale funding and capital, ensuring transparent administration, and supporting the rebuilding of critical infrastructure devastated by the conflict.
Pathway to Palestinian Statehood
The joint statement stressed that the ultimate objective of the peace initiative is to advance a just and lasting resolution grounded in the Palestinian right to self-determination and statehood.
The ministers noted that achieving lasting peace would pave the way for long-term security and stability for all countries and peoples in the Middle East region.
Part of Phase Two of Ceasefire Process
The Board of Peace was unveiled as part of phase two of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which aims to move from immediate cessation of hostilities to political and administrative stabilisation.
According to international reports, the second phase focuses on governance arrangements, humanitarian relief, and rebuilding war-hit areas under international supervision.
Global Diplomatic Implications
The participation of key Islamic nations gives the Board of Peace significant regional legitimacy and diplomatic weight. Analysts view the move as a rare moment of consensus among major Muslim-majority countries on Gaza’s future.
It also signals renewed US engagement in Middle East diplomacy, with President Trump positioning the initiative as a central pillar of his administration’s foreign policy in the region.
