‘Most consequential board ever’: US invites India to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza
PTC News Desk: The United States has invited India to join the newly announced Gaza Board of Peace, a body unveiled by President Donald Trump as the second phase of his initiative to end the conflict in the region, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed. The invitation highlights India’s growing influence in global geopolitics at a time when multiple crises continue to strain international stability.
"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!" Gor wrote and posted the invitation letter on X.
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! pic.twitter.com/HikLnXFFMp — Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) January 18, 2026
Trump announced the creation of the Gaza Board of Peace on Thursday, calling it a crucial step in the US-supported strategy to bring the Israel–Hamas war to an end.
A US official familiar with the board’s still-unreleased charter said that permanent membership would require a contribution of USD 1 billion, while countries seeking a three-year term would not need to provide funding. Money collected through the initiative would be used to help rebuild Gaza.
Jordan, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistan acknowledged on Sunday that they had received invitations, and earlier, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina and Albania had also confirmed being approached. The total number of invitees is still uncertain. The final line-up of members—expected to include global leaders—may be announced soon, possibly during the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The Board of Peace is intended to oversee developments in Gaza as the ceasefire that began on October 10 progresses into a more complex phase. Its responsibilities would include monitoring the formation of a new Palestinian administrative body in Gaza, arranging the deployment of an international security force, ensuring the disarmament of Hamas, and supervising reconstruction efforts across the war-ravaged territory.
The invitation notes that the UN Security Council has already approved the US-driven 20-point ceasefire plan, which includes provisions for establishing the board. The White House also recently announced the creation of an executive committee to carry out the board’s objectives.
- With inputs from agencies
