India's Invitation to the Board of Peace for Gaza
India has been invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. This board aims to establish a governance structure for the Gaza Strip, moving away from Hamas's control. The information was shared by the U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, through a letter from Trump to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Background and Context
- On October 9, 2025, PM expressed support for Trump's peace plan via social media.
- The plan was first introduced when Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on September 29, 2025.
Plan Details and Developments
- Under the peace plan, Gaza will be managed by a technocratic apolitical Palestinian committee, with oversight from the Board of Peace.
- The board will aid in funding Gaza's redevelopment until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform program.
- World Bank President Ajay Banga has been named to the board, along with other global figures like former UK PM Tony Blair.
International Reactions and Involvement
- Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif has also been invited to join the board.
- The UN Security Council has endorsed Trump’s plan, authorizing a stabilization force, though Hamas has rejected the approval.
- The U.S. plans to deploy a temporary International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, but India is not expected to contribute, as it is not a UN peacekeeping mission.
India's Stance on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict
- India continues to support a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
- The Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed this position multiple times, especially since the conflict's escalation in October 2023.
