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Trump Invites Türkiye and Egypt to Join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ for Post-War Governance
US President Donald Trump has invited Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to join the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ overseeing the territory’s temporary governance under a fragile ceasefire.
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by News Desk
2026-01-17
Trump Invites Türkiye and Egypt to Join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ for Post-War Governance

Türkiye and Egypt announced on Saturday that US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to join the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, a new international body tasked with overseeing the territory’s temporary governance.

The board is intended to supervise Gaza during a transitional phase following a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since October, after months of intense conflict.

The White House said on Friday that it had formed an executive panel to implement 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.

According to the White House, the executive panel will oversee key portfolios, including governance, regional diplomacy, reconstruction financing and investment mobilisation.

On Saturday, the Turkish presidency confirmed that it had received a formal letter from President Trump inviting President Erdogan to join the broader Board of Peace.

Meanwhile, Egypt’s foreign minister said during a press conference that President Trump’s invitation to President Al-Sisi was under review.

Separately, former UK prime minister Tony Blair said he was “honoured” to be selected for a role in rebuilding Gaza.
“I thank President Trump for his leadership in establishing the Board of Peace and am honoured to be appointed to its Executive Board,” Blair said in a statement sent to AFP.

According to the White House, the broader Board of Peace will provide strategic oversight, coordinate international resources and ensure accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to development.

As part of 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 during the transitional period.

The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions on the ground in Gaza. Hamas has refused to disarm and has yet to return the remains of the final hostage — a key requirement under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

While the October ceasefire has reduced large-scale hostilities, it has been repeatedly tested by sporadic clashes and airstrikes, leaving the prospects for lasting peace uncertain.
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