Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, have accepted an invitation to join a newly proposed international “Board of Peace,” according to officials involved in the initiative. The countries said they would complete domestic legal procedures before formally taking part in the body.
The board is intended to support international efforts to stabilize conflict zones, beginning with Gaza, and to help coordinate post-conflict recovery, reconstruction and security arrangements. Supporters describe it as a multilateral framework aimed at sustaining ceasefires and advancing longer-term political solutions, working alongside existing international mechanisms.
Participating states said their involvement reflects a shared commitment to regional stability and to pursuing a just and lasting peace based on internationally recognized principles, including Palestinian self-determination. Saudi Arabia’s decision to join is seen as a notable diplomatic step, given its regional influence and previous caution over multilateral political initiatives tied to the conflict.
Reactions to the proposal have been mixed, with some countries expressing interest while others remain skeptical about its scope, authority and long-term effectiveness. Further details on the board’s structure and mandate are expected in the coming weeks.