New Delhi — President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to India to join the newly formed Gaza Board of Peace, marking a significant diplomatic gesture toward New Delhi's role in global conflict resolution. The Board, established as part of Trump's comprehensive 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, aims to oversee governance, reconstruction, and long-term development of the Gaza Strip following the implementation of the peace agreement signed on October 9, 2025.
Key Facts
• Trump announced the Gaza Board of Peace on January 15, 2026, with India among multiple nations invited to serve as founding members alongside Pakistan, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, and Argentina.
• The Board is part of Trump's 20-point Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, which was signed on October 9, 2025, and endorsed by the UN Security Council on November 17, 2025.
• The Gaza Executive Board includes 11 members: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, UN Middle East peace coordinator Sigrid Kaag, UAE International Cooperation Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, Israeli-Cypriot billionaire Yakir Gabay, and officials from Qatar and UAE, though Netanyahu's office stated the composition was not coordinated with Israel.
India joins over a dozen other nations, including Pakistan, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, and Argentina, in what Trump envisions as a potential mechanism to address future global conflicts beyond Gaza.
Trump announced the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza on January 15, with invitations extended to international leaders and dignitaries to serve as founding members of the broader Board of Peace. The main board will be chaired by Trump himself and include senior figures such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The White House stated that additional executive board and Gaza Executive Board members will be announced over the coming weeks.
The Gaza Executive Board, which supports governance and service delivery, comprises Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, UN Middle East peace coordinator Sigrid Kaag, United Arab Emirates International Cooperation Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, Israeli-Cypriot billionaire Yakir Gabay, and officials from Qatar and the UAE. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has maintained a close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, positioning India as a strategic player in Middle Eastern peace initiatives.
India's inclusion reflects Trump's broader vision of creating an international coalition to manage Gaza's transition from conflict to peace and development.
Pakistan also received an invitation to join the Gaza Board of Peace, though Israel's government has expressed concerns about certain board compositions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that the composition of the Gaza Executive Board was not coordinated with Israel and
Netanyahu's office instructed Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to contact Secretary of State Rubio to convey Israel's objections regarding specific board members.
The Board of Peace initiative represents Trump's attempt to create a permanent international mechanism for conflict resolution beyond Gaza. According to the White House statement,
Critics have raised concerns that the board could potentially undermine established UN peace structures and processes.
The Gaza peace plan itself was announced on September 29, 2025, following Trump's consultation with numerous Arab and Muslim countries. The plan was officially signed on October 9, 2025, and subsequently endorsed by the United Nations Security Council on November 17, 2025.
The agreement includes provisions for the release of hostages, Israeli military withdrawal, humanitarian aid entry, and the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic administration to govern Gaza during the reconstruction phase.
India's participation in the Gaza Board of Peace carries significant geopolitical implications for South Asian regional dynamics. As a major emerging economy and a voice for the Global South, India's involvement signals its commitment to multilateral approaches to international conflicts.
The invitation also reflects Trump's recognition of India's growing influence in global affairs and its diplomatic relationships across regions.
The Board aims to oversee demilitarization, humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. According to reports, the board is envisioned as a body that could address future global conflicts beyond Gaza, suggesting a broader institutional framework for international peace-making.
The White House did not provide detailed information about the specific responsibilities of each board member, noting that more details will emerge as additional members are announced in the coming weeks.
India's acceptance of this invitation remains pending, but New Delhi's historical commitment to multilateral peacekeeping and humanitarian initiatives suggests serious consideration of the role. The coming weeks will reveal which nations formally accept the invitation and how each will contribute to Gaza's reconstruction efforts.
Observers will closely monitor whether this Board of Peace model can effectively manage complex conflict resolution or if it will face the challenges that have historically plagued international peacekeeping initiatives.
Do You Know?
Trump initially proposed that the United States would "take" neighboring lands to accommodate approximately 2 million Palestinians as part of the broader Gaza reconstruction plan, though this proposal faced significant international criticism from multiple nations and organizations concerned about forced displacement and sovereignty issues.
Key Terms
• Gaza Board of Peace: An international oversight body established by Trump to manage governance, reconstruction, demilitarization, and humanitarian relief in Gaza following the peace agreement implementation.
• National Committee for the Administration of Gaza: A Palestinian technocratic body established under the Gaza peace plan to govern Gaza during reconstruction, separate from Hamas political structures.
• 20-Point Comprehensive Plan: Trump's comprehensive peace proposal announced September 29, 2025, addressing the Gaza conflict and broader Middle Eastern stability through structured phases and international cooperation.
• UN Security Council Resolution 2803: The resolution passed on November 17, 2025, that formally endorsed Trump's Gaza peace plan and the establishment of international oversight mechanisms.