Turkey(The COW News Digital)The first formal session of the Gaza Board of Peace, convened in Washington under the leadership of former US President Donald Trump, concluded with significant announcements from Turkey and Qatar regarding post-war stabilization efforts in Gaza.
The high-level meeting brought together diplomatic delegations from multiple countries, including Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Following Trump’s address outlining a proposed 20-point peace framework, representatives from Turkey and Qatar detailed their commitments to reconstruction and security initiatives in the Palestinian territory.
Turkey signaled its readiness to contribute troops to a proposed international stabilization force in Gaza, contingent on sustained ceasefire conditions. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara is prepared not only to deploy military personnel but also to assist in rebuilding Gaza’s healthcare and education systems. He added that Turkey intends to support the training and restructuring of Palestinian police forces as part of broader institutional development.
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However, Fidan cautioned that ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel could complicate or delay the deployment of foreign stabilization forces. He stressed that durable peace and adherence to agreed terms are prerequisites for meaningful international involvement on the ground.
Qatar also made a major financial commitment during the session. Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced that Doha would provide $1 billion to support Gaza’s reconstruction and humanitarian recovery. He expressed hope that, under Trump’s leadership, the peace board would move swiftly to implement the proposed framework to ensure long-term justice and regional stability.
The Qatari premier reiterated his country’s longstanding support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, emphasizing that a sustainable resolution must guarantee Palestinians recognized statehood while also ensuring Israel’s security and regional integration.
Notably, no US official at the meeting directly referenced Palestinian statehood, despite the two-state solution having been a central pillar of longstanding US and United Nations policy. Meanwhile, Israeli leadership has repeatedly rejected the possibility of Palestinian statehood following the outbreak of the Gaza conflict in October 2023. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously voiced opposition to any Turkish military presence in Gaza.
The session underscored diverging diplomatic positions but also highlighted significant financial and political commitments aimed at stabilizing Gaza after months of conflict.
