Gaza Board of Peace: A new diplomatic paradigm for Gaza is emerging as US President Donald Trump begins reaching out across the world to assemble what he is describing as a “Board of Peace.” This move is the aftermath of a ceasefire brokered, which ended over two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas, killing over 30,000 and estimated damage at international agencies of over $40 billion. The involvement of India reflects the growth of the plans.
Trump Invites PM Modi to Be Part of Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be part of the Board of Peace, officials said. This makes India one of the short-listed nations that the US thinks would be of help to Gaza in terms of providing recovery assistance. The US thinks that the experience that India has in development assistance, infrastructure development, as well as peacekeeping operations, would come in handy for it to transition from ceasefire to recovery.
“Honoured to convey President Donald J. Trump’s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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, “tweets Ambassador of the US… pic.twitter.com/Bxmgxn66eW
— ANI (@ANI) January 18, 2026
India & the Gaza Question: A New Diplomatic Test
The Indian invitation to the Gaza Board of Peace puts New Delhi at a very tricky diplomatic spot. It has to manage its close ties to Israel, its growing ties in the Arab region, and its support to the cause of a Palestinian state. Doing all this, India now has to maintain a very neutral position in a conflict-torn region.
What is the Board of Peace
The Board of Peace would be a leading executive authority that guides the post-conflict transition of Gaza. As part of Phase Two of Trump’s 20-point peace plan, supported by a UN Security Council resolution, the board would supervise de-militarization efforts, the provision of humanitarian aid, and large-scale reconstruction. Rebuilding the housing, utilities, and transport networks of Gaza could take a decade, White House officials have predicted, and would need international funding and coordination over a sustained period.
Which Countries Have Been Invited
Invitations to join the broader Board of Peace have been extended to multiple countries, reflecting a mix of regional influence and global reach:
- India
- Argentina
- Canada
- Egypt
- Turkey
- Albania
- Cyprus
- Pakistan
What is the Gaza Executive Board
Alongside the main board, a Gaza Executive Board has been created to focus on implementation and on-the-ground coordination:
- Steve Witkoff, US special negotiator
- Jared Kushner, senior adviser
- Tony Blair, former UK prime minister
- Marc Rowan, US financier
- Nickolay Mladenov, former UN Middle East envoy
- Sigrid Kaag, UN humanitarian coordinator for Gaza
- Hakan Fidan, Turkish foreign minister
- Ali Al-Thawadi, Qatari diplomat
- General Hassan Rashad, head of Egypt’s intelligence agency
- Reem Al-Hashimy, UAE minister
- Yakir Gabay, Israeli businessman
Which Leaders Say They Were Invited to Join
Several world leaders have publicly acknowledged receiving invitations:
- Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
- Argentine President Javier Milei
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
- Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II
- Romanian President Nicușor Dan
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Which Countries Have Responded to the Invitations
Some responses are already on record, while others remain under review:
- Argentina: President Milei has publicly accepted the invitation
- Canada: Invitation acknowledged, consultations ongoing
- Turkey: Personal invitation received by President Erdoğan
- Egypt: Invitation confirmed by Cairo
- Pakistan: Invitation acknowledged, with support for peace efforts reiterated
Amid the assembly of world leaders taking place during the World Economic Forum this week, issues relating to Gaza’s future and the proposed Board of Peace are also set to make an appearance in the background meetings. The board is perceived as a planned and investor-led way to achieve a stabilized future. This is despite claims that the proposed board may sideline Palestinian political leaders.
