Turkey Pushes Ambitious Gaza Peace Plan in Diplomatic Blitz with Arab Allies

Turkey Pushes Ambitious Gaza Peace Plan in Diplomatic Blitz with Arab Allies Turkey is mounting a concerted diplomatic campaign to position itself as a central mediator in post-war Gaza, proposing a new governing body and rallying key Arab states behind a unified peace effort. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has branded Turkey’s initiative a “historic opportunity” for lasting peace, centered on the creation of a proposed “Board of Peace” to govern the territory after the conflict [56755]. While specifics on the board's composition remain undisclosed, the plan advocates for an administrative alternative to the sole control of either Hamas or Israel [56755]. In a rapid series of engagements, Fidan held urgent telephone talks on Monday with the foreign ministers of Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to coordinate a push for a ceasefire and build a common regional stance [26885]. This diplomatic flurry signals Turkey’s attempt to align with major Arab powers to increase pressure for a resolution [26885]. Concurrently, Turkey has publicly declared its readiness to assume a direct role in Gaza’s future. Minister Fidan stated the country is prepared to “fulfill its responsibilities with a great sense of duty” and has urged the international community to establish a formal mechanism to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories [5840]. The push comes as Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has also submitted a comprehensive 60-page report to parliament on potential constitutional reforms, though the content was not detailed in the announcement [30165]. The simultaneous focus on major domestic governance changes and high-stakes foreign policy underscores the government’s broad political maneuvering. 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 Turkish Ruling Party Submits 60-Page Report on Key Constitutional Reforms