India has been invited by the United States to join the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, a multinational body linked to President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the territory. The invitation was conveyed through a letter from the U.S. President to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. New Delhi has not yet responded. The proposed board is meant to support a transitional governance arrangement for Gaza as part of a wider post-conflict framework.
What the Board of Peace Means
The Board of Peace is intended to supervise Gaza’s temporary administration through a technocratic and apolitical Palestinian committee. This committee is expected to include Palestinian and international experts. The board will oversee the transition until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform programme. It is also expected to manage funding for Gaza’s redevelopment.
Link to Trump’s Gaza Plan
The invitation follows the announcement of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, first presented during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on 29 September 2025. Under the plan, Hamas is expected to give up its governance role in Gaza. In return, the group agreed to release the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The plan also includes a temporary International Stabilisation Force for Gaza.
India’s Position and Wider Diplomacy
Indian officials have indicated that India is unlikely to join the proposed International Stabilisation Force, as it is not a UN peacekeeping mission. However, India’s possible role in the Board of Peace would be diplomatic and governance-related rather than military. Prime Minister Modi had earlier welcomed the first phase of the Trump peace plan. Other countries, including Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan, have also received invitations.
Last Modified: April 27, 2026