US President Donald Trump invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to join the Gaza Peace Council as a founding member, according to the Turkish Presidency, with the announcement made during the three-hour period from 9:16 AM to 12:16 PM UTC on January 17, 2026. The Turkish Presidency shared the details of the invitation via a statement on X, marking a diplomatic outreach amid ongoing efforts related to Gaza. No further specifics on the timing or method of the invitation were provided in the announcement. This development occurred across the reporting window, with the Turkish Presidency confirming the invitation from Trump, the current US president re-elected in 2024.
