The invitation comes as the White House formally unveiled the structure and membership of the BoP
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan has been invited to join a newly announced US-led Gaza Board of Peace (BoP), a high-level international body tasked with overseeing Gaza’s reconstruction, transitional government and the disarmament of Hamas, the State Department said on Sunday.
In response to media queries, State Department spokesman Tahir Andrabi confirmed that US President Donald Trump had invited Pakistan’s prime minister to join the board, underscoring Islamabad’s continued commitment to international efforts aimed at peace and stability in Gaza.
“Pakistan will remain committed to international efforts for peace and security in Gaza, leading to a lasting solution to the Palestine issue in accordance with UN resolutions,” the spokesman said.
The invitation comes as the White House formally unveiled the structure and membership of the BoP, which US officials describe as a global mechanism to manage Gaza’s post-war transition. Western diplomats said so Jerusalem Post that the initiative looks like “a kind of mini-UN” focusing initially on Gaza, but potentially expanding to other conflict zones.
Key figures, global distribution
According to the White House announcement on Friday, the founding executive members of the BoP include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law. Other members include Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management; World Bank President, Ajay Banga; and US Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel.
Leaders from more than 60 countries have been invited to serve on the Peace Council. Canadian media reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to attend. Argentine President Javier Milei publicly confirmed his acceptance, calling it “an honor” and stating that Argentina would stand with countries that “confront terrorism head-on and promote peace and freedom.”
Turkey confirmed receiving a formal invitation. “US President Donald Trump, in his capacity as founding president of the Peace Council, sent a letter inviting our president, His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to participate as a founding member of the Peace Council,” Turkish presidential spokesman Burhanettin Duran said.
Egypt’s foreign ministry said Cairo was investigating an invitation to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, while Jordan confirmed King Abdullah was also invited and consultations were underway.
Governance, security and reconstruction
According to the US plan, Gaza will be governed for a transitional period by a Palestinian technocratic administration, the National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG), headed by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, a former deputy minister in the Palestinian Authority originally from Khan Younis. The NCAG will oversee the restoration of public services, the rebuilding of civilian institutions and the stabilization of daily life, while laying the foundations for long-term governance.
Former UN Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed High Representative for Gaza, acting as the main liaison between the BoP and NCAG and holding executive authority on the ground.
Security responsibility will fall to an International Stabilization Force (ISF), led by US Major General Jasper Jeffers, who is currently the head of US special forces. According to the White House, the ISF will lead security operations, support “comprehensive demilitarization” and enable the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials.
A separate Gaza Directorate has also been formed to support governance and service delivery. Its members include Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Qatari diplomat Ali Al-Thawadi, Egypt’s General Hassan Rashad, UAE Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, Dutch diplomat Sigrid Kaag and Israeli businessman Yakir Gabay, along with several BoP members.
President Trump said Thursday that he supported the newly appointed Palestinian technocratic government to rule Gaza during the transition, backed by the high representative and the Peace Council. The initiative is expected to oversee a broader US “20-point plan” aimed at ending the Gaza war and reshaping post-conflict governance.
While Washington has long supported Israel’s demand that Hamas surrender all weapons, the group has insisted it would demand political and security guarantees before any disarmament.
Pakistan has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian access and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law. Islamabad maintains that any lasting peace effort must ultimately lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in accordance with UN resolutions.
Officials said Pakistan would carefully assess its role in the BoP while continuing to support diplomatic initiatives that address both the Gaza humanitarian disaster and the broader Palestinian issue.
