President Donald Trump Invites India to Join Gaza Talks Under US-Proposed ‘Board of Peace’

India is set to join talks on Gaza’s political future after an invitation from US President Donald Trump to participate in the proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza. The move signals Washington’s attempt to draw key partners, including India, into shaping post-war governance and reconstruction in the territory.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor conveyed the invitation directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to ANI. In a post on X, Gor wrote: "Honored to convey @POTUS invitation to Prime Minister @narendramodi to participate in the Board of Peace which will bring lasting peace to Gaza. The Board will support effective governance to achieve stability and prosperity!"

Board of Peace for Gaza: mandate and Gaza transition

The Board of Peace is designed to supervise Gaza’s next phase as the ceasefire that began on October 10 enters its second stage. Its role is expected to cover creating a new Palestinian committee in Gaza, deploying an international security force, overseeing the disarmament of Hamas and guiding reconstruction of the damaged enclave.

According to a US official cited by AP, the Board of Peace will be composed of world leaders and is expected to be officially presented within days. The official requested anonymity because the board’s charter has not yet been released to the public and discussions on structure remain sensitive.

Board of Peace for Gaza: funding model and permanent membership

Under the current proposal, countries can obtain permanent seats on the Trump-led Board of Peace by contributing $1 billion. Money collected through this framework would be channelled into rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure and services. The model links long-term influence on the board directly with financial support for reconstruction.

Letters sent on Friday to various heads of government invited them to become “founding members” of the Board of Peace. In those letters, Trump said the body would "embark on a bold new approach to resolving global conflict." Several governments later shared copies of these invitation letters on social media platforms.

Board of Peace for Gaza: invited countries and diplomatic outreach

On Sunday, at least four more nations—Jordan, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistan—confirmed that they had received invitations to join the Board of Peace. They join a list of invitees that already features Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina and Albania, though the final size of the group remains uncertain.

It is still not clear how many countries in total have been approached, or how many will finally accept invitations. The initiative is part of a wider American diplomatic effort to stabilise Gaza and shape post-conflict governance arrangements, while also exploring whether the board could later address broader security questions worldwide.

Board of Peace for Gaza: executive committee and Israel’s response

The White House recently announced an executive committee that will help turn the Board of Peace’s plans into action. However, Israel publicly objected on Saturday, stating that the committee "was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy," a rare open disagreement with Washington from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

The executive committee includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump’s deputy national security adviser Robert Gabriel and Israeli billionaire Yakir Gabay. Representatives from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, which monitor the Gaza ceasefire, are also on the panel.

Turkey, which maintains ties with Hamas despite strained relations with Israel, is seen as an important actor in persuading the group to give up control of Gaza and disarm. The administration has described the Board of Peace as central to its Gaza policy, anchored in the UN Security Council-endorsed 20-point US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan that includes establishing the board.

For India and other invited states, the Board of Peace offers a new multilateral platform on Gaza’s reconstruction and security, shaped by US leadership yet involving a broad mix of regional and global players. How many countries commit funds and accept permanent membership will determine its influence on Gaza’s post-war order and any wider future mandate. (With AP inputs)