8 Muslim Nations Join Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace”

Darwin, 22 January: Eight Muslim-majority countries, including key regional powers Saudi Arabia and Turkey, have agreed to join former US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, an initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

In a joint statement released on Wednesday, the foreign ministers of the participating nations confirmed their decision to become part of the new peace body. The countries joining the board are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

According to the statement, each country will nominate a high-level representative to take part in the board’s discussions and proposed peace framework for Gaza. The initiative is being presented as a multilateral platform intended to encourage dialogue and explore long-term solutions to the crisis.

Speaking on the development, Donald Trump acknowledged that participation by different countries may follow varying procedures. He noted that some nations would require parliamentary or formal government approval before finalising their involvement.

Political analysts say the participation of these eight influential Muslim nations could significantly reshape diplomatic efforts surrounding the Palestinian issue and Gaza, potentially opening a new chapter in international engagement on the conflict.

However, observers also caution that the effectiveness of the Board of Peace will depend on the level of commitment from its members and how its proposals are received by the parties directly involved in the Gaza conflict.