News|Israel-Palestine conflictTrump asks Turkiye’s Erdogan, Egypt’s el-Sisi to join Gaza ‘board of peace’The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
The President of the United States has extended invitations to the leaders of Egypt and Turkiye to join a newly formed "board of peace" aimed at overseeing the post-war governance of the Gaza Strip. This development was confirmed by authorities in both…
The President of the United States has extended invitations to the leaders of Egypt and Turkiye to join a newly formed "board of peace" aimed at overseeing the post-war governance of the Gaza Strip. This development was confirmed by authorities in both Ankara and Cairo.
The board is tasked with supervising the temporary governance of Gaza under the US plan to conclude hostilities in the region. A Turkish presidential spokesperson announced that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had received an invitation to join as a founding member. Similarly, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty indicated that Egypt is reviewing an invitation for President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to join the board.
The White House has announced several initial members of the board, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Jared Kushner. The board's objective is to supervise a transitional governance period in Gaza, overseen by international actors.
The board will also include Marc Rowan, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Robert Gabriel, and Nickolay Mladenov, who will serve as the high representative for Gaza. Army Major-General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed as the commander of an international stabilization force authorized by a UN Security Council resolution adopted in mid-November.
The President of the United States has extended invitations to the leaders of Egypt and Turkiye to join a newly formed "board of peace" aimed at overseeing the post-war governance of the Gaza Strip.
The formation of this board has raised concerns regarding its structure and potential implications. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed opposition to the board's composition, stating it was not coordinated with Israel. Additionally, Israel's National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has criticized the plans for Gaza, advocating for alternative strategies.
Reports from Gaza highlight apprehensions among Palestinians that the board's composition could prioritize external control over local needs such as security and self-determination. The White House has stated that further details on the board's responsibilities will be forthcoming.
A ceasefire, in effect since October, is reportedly unstable, with recent breaches resulting in casualties. A significant number of Palestinian and Israeli lives have been lost, with ongoing tensions in the region. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
