US President Donald Trump has invited India to join a proposed “Board of Peace” that aims to oversee governance and reconstruction in postwar Gaza. The plan, announced by the White House, is expected to be a key point of discussion at this week’s World Economic Forum, as world leaders and policymakers debate Gaza’s future after years of conflict.

How The Board Is Structured

The White House said the main board will be chaired by Trump himself. A separate Palestinian committee of technocrats will manage daily administration in Gaza. An additional executive board will act in an advisory role, focusing on rebuilding and humanitarian coordination, according to a report by NDTV.

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India And Pakistan On the List

Both India and Pakistan have received invitations to join the board. However, diplomatic sources say India is viewed as more acceptable to both Israel and Palestine, given its historic ties with both sides. India maintains a strategic partnership with Israel while continuing humanitarian support for Palestine.

India was among the first countries to send aid to Gaza through Egypt after the latest conflict began.

Global Leaders And Key Figures

The board was announced on January 15 as part of Trump’s broader peace plan, endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution. The initiative aims to oversee demilitarisation, humanitarian aid, infrastructure rebuilding and the creation of a technocratic Palestinian administration under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, led by Ali Shaath.

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The executive leadership includes figures such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Jared Kushner, World Bank President Ajay Banga and former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov.

Several world leaders, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, have accepted invitations.

Support And Criticism

Supporters describe the board as a practical, US-led route to stability in Gaza. Critics, including rights groups, question its legitimacy, Palestinian representation and the risk of external control. These concerns are expected to feature prominently in discussions at the World Economic Forum this week.