Washington: US President Donald Trump has invited India to become part of the proposed Gaza Board of Peace, according to sources cited by ANI, marking a significant diplomatic outreach amid efforts to shape a post-conflict roadmap for Gaza.
The invitation comes as the US administration moves to formalise the structure of the “Board of Peace,” a key pillar of President Trump’s broader 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza. India’s inclusion is seen as recognition of its growing international profile and balanced engagement across the Middle East.
The White House announced the initial list of appointees to the Board, a crucial step toward overseeing phase two of the peace plan. Prominent members include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, World Bank President Ajay Banga, and Jared Kushner, the President’s son-in-law. Trump himself will chair the Board.
Additional members include Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and US Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel. Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum have been named senior advisors, tasked with steering day-to-day strategy and implementation.
The Board will be responsible for core areas such as governance reform, regional diplomacy, reconstruction, investment mobilisation, and economic revival in Gaza. Nickolay Mladenov, appointed as High Representative for Gaza, will serve as the primary liaison with the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a central institution under phase two of the plan.
The NCAG will be led by technocrat Ali Sha’ath, who is expected to focus on restoring public services, rebuilding civil institutions, and stabilising daily life in Gaza. Security responsibilities will be handled by the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), commanded by Major General Jasper Jeffers, with a mandate to oversee demilitarisation and protect humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.
The Board also features international and regional figures, including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali Al Thawadi, signalling a multilateral approach to peacebuilding.
Sources suggest India’s potential participation could enhance the initiative’s credibility, given New Delhi’s ties with both Israel and Arab nations. While India’s official response is awaited, acceptance could significantly expand its role in global peace and reconstruction efforts in West Asia.
