India is examining an invitation to join a proposed international peace body for Gaza, informally referred to as the “Board of Peace,” an initiative put forward by former United States President Donald Trump. The government has not taken a final call and is assessing the diplomatic and strategic implications before responding.
The proposed board is intended to support the next phase of the ceasefire process in Gaza and help coordinate reconstruction efforts after prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas. According to officials, the body would bring together global leaders and key regional players to oversee stability measures, governance arrangements and humanitarian rebuilding in the Gaza Strip.
The invitation to India comes amid growing international participation. Israel and the United Arab Emirates have confirmed their willingness to join the proposed board, signalling early support from both a direct party to the conflict and a key regional stakeholder. Their decision is being viewed as a significant step in lending political weight to the initiative.
In addition to Israel and the UAE, several countries from West Asia and the wider Islamic world are understood to have expressed readiness to participate. These nations see the board as a platform to push for a sustained ceasefire, humanitarian access, and long-term political solutions for Gaza, which has suffered extensive damage to civilian infrastructure.
Indian officials indicated that discussions are ongoing and that New Delhi is weighing how the proposed mechanism aligns with its long-standing position on West Asia, which emphasises dialogue, restraint, and a two-state solution. India has traditionally supported diplomatic efforts through multilateral institutions and has provided humanitarian assistance to Gaza while maintaining relations with Israel.
There are also broader questions being debated internationally about the role and authority of the proposed board, particularly how it would function alongside existing United Nations frameworks and whether it could deliver tangible outcomes on the ground.
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