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US President Donald Trump has named Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to a key governance board overseeing reconstruction and administration in Gaza, the White House announced Friday, signaling Ankara's role in the administration's broader Middle East peace framework.
Fidan will serve on the 11-member Gaza Executive Board, which the White House said will support effective governance and service delivery in the territory. The board operates under Trump's 20-point comprehensive plan for ending the Gaza conflict, which received endorsement through United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 last year.
The Turkish foreign minister joins a diverse international group that includes Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, United Arab Emirates Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, former UN official Sigrid Kaag, and officials from Qatar, Israel and Egypt. The board will work alongside the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, led by Dr. Ali Sha'ath, who has been tasked with restoring public services and rebuilding civil institutions.
Fidan's appointment places Türkiye among a select group of nations with direct involvement in Gaza's transition framework. The White House statement emphasized that the Gaza Executive Board would help advance peace, stability and prosperity for Gaza's population while supporting the Office of the High Representative and the National Committee.
The administration has structured its approach with dual boards: a seven-member founding executive board chaired by Trump himself that provides strategic oversight, and the larger Gaza Executive Board focused on operational governance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff and investor Marc Rowan sit on both boards.
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The White House said Nickolay Mladenov will serve as High Representative for Gaza, acting as the on-the-ground link between the boards and Gaza's administrative committee. Major General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of the International Stabilization Force, which will lead security operations and support demilitarization efforts.
The administration stated it remains committed to working in close partnership with Israel, Arab nations and the international community to achieve the plan's objectives. The White House called on all parties to cooperate fully with the newly established governing bodies and said additional board members will be announced in coming weeks.
Türkiye has historically maintained relationships with various Palestinian factions and has positioned itself as a mediator in regional conflicts. The country hosts millions of refugees from Syria and has been active in humanitarian efforts across the Middle East.
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