President Trump invites Turkish, Egyptian counterparts to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
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The proposed board is expected to supervise Gaza during a transitional phase following a fragile ceasefire
WASHINGTON (Reuters/AFP) - Türkiye and Egypt on Saturday confirmed that US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to join a newly formed Gaza “Board of Peace,” aimed at overseeing the territory’s temporary governance.
The proposed board is expected to supervise Gaza during a transitional phase following a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since October.
According to the White House, an executive panel has already been established to implement President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
The panel includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, World Bank President Ajay Banga, former British prime minister Tony Blair, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
It will oversee key areas such as governance, regional diplomacy, reconstruction funding, and investment mobilisation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Turkish presidency said it had received a formal letter from President Trump inviting President Erdogan to become part of the initiative.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s foreign minister told a press conference that Cairo was reviewing the invitation extended to President Al-Sisi.
Separately, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was “honoured” to be appointed to the executive board.
In a statement sent to AFP, Blair thanked President Trump for his leadership in establishing the Board of Peace and expressed his commitment to supporting Gaza’s reconstruction.
The White House said the broader Board of Peace will provide strategic oversight, coordinate international assistance, and ensure transparency and accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to recovery and development.
Under the proposed framework, the United States also plans to deploy an international stabilisation force and appoint a high representative to coordinate governance, security, and reconstruction efforts in the territory.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions on the ground. Hamas has yet to agree to disarm and has not returned the remains of the final hostage, a key condition under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
While the October ceasefire has significantly reduced large-scale fighting, sporadic clashes and airstrikes have continued, casting uncertainty over prospects for a durable and lasting peace in Gaza.
