During separate phone calls, the ministers also touched on ongoing Arab and Islamic coordination ahead of the meeting, particularly concerning implementing all provisions of US President Donald Trump’s plan in full, without omission, affirming their support for Trump’s principled positions and his stated rejection of the annexation of the West Bank.
Chaired by the US President, the Board of Peace currently comprises 27 members, including eight Arab and Islamic countries: Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
In November, the UN Security Council authorized its formation to oversee the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and to work on governance and reconstruction efforts, with a mandate running through the end of 2027.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Abdelatty and Safadi warned of the danger posed by Israel’s illegal measures in the occupied West Bank, which push toward an escalation of the situation and undermine de-escalation efforts, stressing the importance of preserving the unity of Palestinian territories between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The Egyptian FM reaffirmed Cairo’s rejection of any attempts to separate them or undermine the unity of the strip, underscoring the necessity for Israel to withdraw from the areas it controls within Gaza.
The ministers affirmed their support for the work of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip as a temporary transitional body responsible for managing the daily affairs of Gaza’s residents, paving the way for the Palestinian National Authority (PA) to resume its duties and responsibilities in Gaza.
They also affirmed their support for efforts aimed at forming and deploying the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire, underscoring the importance of ensuring the unimpeded flow and access of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.
The ministers highlighted the need to create a conducive environment for transitioning to early recovery and reconstruction, and move toward a clear political horizon that embodies an independent, sovereign Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution and in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.
The Egyptian and Jordanian ministers also discussed the latest regional developments, affirming the importance of de-escalation and reducing regional tensions, (they didn't mention Iran and the US) and the need to prioritize political and diplomatic solutions to address regional crises in a way that prevents the expansion of conflict.
They emphasized the importance of continued close Arab coordination in confronting current challenges, and of joint action to advance sustainable political settlements that take into account the interests of Arab peoples and safeguard regional security and stability.
The ministers agreed on the importance of continuing consultation between the three nations in the coming phase on issues of mutual interest and the various crises facing the region.
The calls come as the US plans to convene the first meeting of the Board of Peace on Thursday, in an effort to advance the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza deal and to raise funds for Gaza’s reconstruction.
It also comes as Israel has continued its aggression on Gaza, killing 72,049 and wounding 171,691, mostly women and children, further damaging infrastructure, and increasing the burden on civil defence services, despite a ceasefire in place since October 2025.
In tandem, Israel has approved measures that aim to deepen its control over the occupied West Bank, weaken the already limited powers of the PA, and allow Tel Aviv to make “proactive” land purchases in the territory.
Short link: