Board of Peace for Gaza expands invite list with India among participants in US-led governance effort

India is preparing to take part in talks on Gaza’s political future after United States President Donald Trump invites participation in the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza. The move places India among countries drawn into debates on Gaza’s post-war administration, security and reconstruction as Washington tries to organise a new international governance framework.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor delivers the invitation directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to ANI. In a post on X, Gor states: "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!"

Under the current United States proposal, governments can secure permanent representation on the Trump-led Board of Peace by contributing $1 billion each. Funds raised through these contributions are expected to be channelled into rebuilding Gaza’s damaged infrastructure, public services and basic utilities, tying long-term decision-making power on the board to direct financial support for reconstruction.

Letters sent on Friday to multiple heads of government invite them to become "founding members" of the Board of Peace. In the same communication, Trump writes that the proposed body would "embark on a bold new approach to resolving global conflict." Several capitals later share copies of these invitation letters on social media platforms, confirming receipt.

The Board of Peace is designed to oversee Gaza’s next phase as the ceasefire that begins on October 10 moves into its second stage. Its mandate is expected to include forming a new Palestinian committee in Gaza, arranging an international security force, supervising the disarmament of Hamas and directing large-scale reconstruction of the territory.

A United States official quoted by AP indicates that the Board of Peace will be made up of world leaders and is due to be presented formally within days. The official asks not to be named because the board’s charter is still confidential and internal discussions on its size, structure and operating rules remain sensitive.

Board of Peace for Gaza invited countries and diplomatic outreach

On Sunday, four more countriesJordan, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistanconfirm that they receive invitations to join the Board of Peace. These states add to an earlier list of invitees that already includes Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina and Albania, along with India, though the eventual number of members is still not settled.

United States officials have not disclosed how many capitals have been approached overall, or how many are expected to join. The initiative forms part of a broader American diplomatic effort to stabilise Gaza, shape political arrangements after the conflict and assess whether the board might later consider wider international security challenges.

Category	Countries
New invitations confirmed on Sunday	Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Pakistan
Previously invited countries	Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina, Albania, India

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

The White House recently announces an executive committee that will help convert the Board of Peace’s proposals into practical measures. Israel publicly objects on Saturday, declaring that the committee "was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy," marking an unusual public disagreement with Washington from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

The executive committee brings together senior political and financial figures, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, senior adviser Jared Kushner, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump’s deputy national security adviser Robert Gabriel and Israeli business figure Yakir Gabay. Representatives from Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, which supervise the Gaza ceasefire, also join.

Role	Name
US Secretary of State	Marco Rubio
Trump envoy	Steve Witkoff
Senior adviser	Jared Kushner
Former UK Prime Minister	Tony Blair
World Bank President	Ajay Banga
Deputy national security adviser	Robert Gabriel
Business representative	Yakir Gabay

Board of Peace for Gaza, Turkey’s role and implications for India

Turkey, which maintains contacts with Hamas despite tense relations with Israel, is viewed as an important participant in efforts to persuade the group to surrender control of Gaza and disarm. The United States administration describes the Board of Peace as central to its Gaza strategy, aligned with the UN Security Council-endorsed 20-point US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan that includes creating the board.

For India and other invited countries, the Board of Peace offers a new multilateral channel to influence Gaza’s reconstruction and security arrangements, guided by United States leadership yet involving a broad coalition of regional and global actors. The eventual level of funding commitments and acceptance of permanent seats will shape the board’s weight in Gaza’s post-war order and any wider future mandate.