A group of senior diplomats from eight Muslim-majority nations said Wednesday that they will participate in a newly formed Peace Council for Gaza, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports in Turkish media.
In a joint declaration issued by the Foreign Ministry of Turkey, the ministers said the decision marks a coordinated diplomatic step backing a U.S.-driven framework. Each government will complete its accession through its own legal channels, with Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates already confirming their formal entry.
The foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates reiterated their endorsement of President Trump’s peace initiative and pledged to carry out the Peace Council’s mandate as an interim governing mechanism. That mandate is set out in the Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which was adopted under UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
According to the statement, the plan aims to lock in a durable ceasefire, facilitate the rebuilding of Gaza, and pursue what the ministers described as a just and lasting settlement grounded in Palestinian self-determination and statehood under international law. They said the effort is intended to enhance security and stability for all communities in the region.
The ministers also stressed their resolve to work toward “fair and lasting peace,” adding that close diplomatic coordination among the participating states will continue as the initiative moves forward.
At the center of the effort is Trump’s Board of Peace, an international body chaired by the U.S. president, which the administration views as a cornerstone of its strategy to secure long-term calm in Gaza after the ceasefire that took effect in October.
The Board of Peace is charged with guiding Gaza’s demilitarization, reconstruction, and transitional administration, coordinating its work with a Palestinian Arab-led National Committee for the Administration of Gaza while rallying international support and financing.
Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu said Wednesday morning that he has accepted Trump’s invitation to participate and will take a seat on the Board of Peace.
“The Prime Minister will join as a member of the Board of Peace, which will be composed of world leaders,” his office said.
Earlier in the week, Mohammed VI of Morocco also agreed to join the Board of Peace, accepting Trump’s invitation to serve as a founding member.
{Matzav.com}
