Turkey Pushes Ambitious "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza in Diplomatic Blitz

Turkey Pushes Ambitious "Board of Peace" Plan for Gaza in Diplomatic Blitz In a concentrated diplomatic push, Turkey is actively promoting a new proposal for the governance of post-war Gaza, engaging key Arab states and positioning itself as a central player in Middle Eastern peace efforts. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has labeled the country's proposed "Board of Peace" a "historic opportunity" for lasting stability in the region [56755]. The plan suggests creating a new administrative body to govern Gaza after the current conflict, rather than a return to sole control by either Hamas or Israel [56755]. To build support, Fidan held urgent telephone talks on Monday with the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, focusing on a coordinated push for a ceasefire and a unified peace plan [26885]. This flurry of diplomacy signals Turkey's effort to align with key Arab nations to present a strong regional stance [26885]. Concurrently, Turkey has publicly declared its readiness to assume a direct role in Gaza's future. Foreign Minister Fidan stated Turkey is prepared to "fulfill its responsibilities with a great sense of duty" in the territory following the conflict [5840]. He has also urged the international community to establish a formal mechanism to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands [5840]. The proposals and diplomatic outreach underscore Turkey's ambition to increase its influence in resolving the conflict, aligning with its consistent criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza [56755]. No other nations have yet publicly endorsed the specific "Board of Peace" framework, which is expected to be a topic in upcoming negotiations [56755]. Turkey Proposes "Board of Peace" to Govern Post-War Gaza Turkey's Top Diplomat Pushes Gaza Plan in Flurry of Arab Calls Turkey Offers to Help Govern Gaza, Seeks End to Israeli Occupation