Eight countries join the Gaza Peace Council at Trump's invitation: Details of the initiative
In a pivotal diplomatic move aimed at restoring stability to the region, the foreign ministers of eight key countries – the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Turkey, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates – welcomed the official invitation extended to their leaders by US President Donald Trump to join the formation of the “Peace Council.”.
In a joint statement, the ministers announced their countries' official decision to join the council, affirming that each state would immediately begin signing the accession documents in accordance with its established legal and constitutional procedures. This announcement reinforces the positions of the countries that had previously declared their intention to join—the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates—thus expanding the international coalition seeking to end the crisis.
The importance of the Peace Council and its transitional role
This step comes at a highly sensitive time, as the region witnesses unprecedented tensions that necessitate decisive international and regional intervention. The ministers reaffirmed their countries' full support for the peace efforts led by President Trump, pledging to support the implementation of the "Peace Council's" mandate as a vital transitional body. This body's work is based on the comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, which gained international legitimacy through its adoption by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
This broad diplomatic alliance reflects a deep understanding of the need for an on-the-ground implementation mechanism that goes beyond political appeals and translates into concrete, practical steps. The Council's primary objective is to establish a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, thereby ending the ongoing humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip.
Political and humanitarian dimensions: Towards reconstruction and self-determination
The Peace Council's mandate extends beyond security to include strategic development and political dimensions. Ministers emphasized that the Council's priorities include leading the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, a process requiring international cooperation and substantial resources to ensure the return of normalcy to the lives of its residents. The Council also focuses on advancing a just and lasting peace, fundamentally based on fulfilling the Palestinian people's legitimate right to self-determination.
Observers believe that the inclusion of countries with significant Islamic and Arab influence, such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan, alongside the active Arab states, gives this council tremendous political momentum, enhancing its chances of success in establishing a Palestinian state in accordance with international law. This is the cornerstone for achieving comprehensive security and stability for all countries and peoples of the region, and ending decades of conflict and instability.
