US President Donald Trump has invited India to join the Board of Peace for Gaza. US Ambassador Sergio Gor conveyed the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2026. Notably, the board forms part of the US 20-point Gaza Peace Plan. Also, UN Security Council Resolution 2803 welcomed its formation in November 2025. So, the invitation raised tricky questions for Indian diplomacy.
UNSC Resolution 2803
The Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 on 17 November 2025. It passed 13–0, while China and Russia abstained. Notably, it endorsed the Gaza peace plan that Israel and Hamas accepted in October 2025. In addition, it authorised an International Stabilization Force (ISF). Also, it allowed a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to run daily governance.
How the Board Is Structured
Trump chairs the board. Moreover, its founding executive members include Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Ajay Banga, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Reports said members can take a three-year tenure. Alternatively, a country can seek permanent membership by paying $1 billion in the first year. Hence, several countries weighed the cost and the binding charter carefully.
The National Committee for Gaza
Meanwhile, a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee took shape. Ali Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority deputy planning minister, heads it. The committee held its first meeting in Egypt on 15 January 2026. Also, Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov will supervise its work for the board.
Latest Update
Trump unveiled the Board of Peace at Davos on 22 January 2026. However, India did not join as a member. Later, the board held its inaugural meeting on 19 February 2026. There, India attended as an observer nation. Namgya Khampa, India’s chargé d’affaires in Washington, represented India. Also, India said it supports efforts aligned with Resolution 2803.
India’s Approach to Gaza
India has long backed a negotiated two-state solution. At the same time, it keeps strong ties with Israel and Arab states. So, the observer role lets India stay engaged without signing the charter.
Board of Peace: Key Facts for Revision
- Linked to: US 20-point Gaza Peace Plan
- UN backing: UNSC Resolution 2803, adopted 17 November 2025 (13–0, two abstentions)
- Chair: US President Donald Trump
- NCAG head: Ali Shaath (15-member committee)
- India’s status: Observer at the 19 February 2026 meeting
Why the Board of Peace Matters for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, the board is a new model of post-war governance outside the UN. So, remember Resolution 2803, the NCAG and India’s observer status. Also, link it with India’s West Asia policy. For official updates, also visit the United Nations. Next, for a related story, read about India’s evacuation operations.
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