Trump Seeks India's Role in New 'Peace Board' for Gaza Resolution

President Donald Trump of the United States has officially invited India to participate in his groundbreaking initiative called the "Board of Peace", designed to address the Gaza conflict and encourage enduring global peace. This letter, directed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was made public by US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, underscoring the significance Washington places on India's involvement.

In his correspondence, Trump labeled this initiative a "historically significant and remarkable effort" to stabilize the Middle East while proposing a "new and audacious strategy" to resolve global disputes. He stressed that the initiative stems from the recent United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, which supports peace efforts in Gaza.

Though Prime Minister Modi's administration has not yet issued an official statement, this invitation arrives during a time of some strain in US-India relations, particularly over stalled trade negotiations and elevated tariffs on Indian exports to the US.

Ambassador Gor expressed his privilege in sharing the invitation via social media, commenting that the Board aims to "achieve lasting peace in Gaza" and foster "effective governance to boost stability and prosperity."

The "Board of Peace" forms part of a ceasefire agreement initiated in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas, which received endorsement from the UN Security Council in November 2025 to oversee the ceasefire. This initiative aspires to serve as an international organization, initially concentrating on Gaza’s reconstruction and peace, with future plans to extend its focus to other global conflicts.

Trump intends to chair the board for life and has invited approximately 60 countries, notably Pakistan, which has shown a willingness to partake in peace endeavors for Gaza. Countries participating will hold three-year terms, with permanent status available to nations contributing $1 billion to finance the board’s operations. The US administration emphasizes that the funds secured will predominantly target Gaza's reconstruction, limiting administrative costs.

Notable appointees to the board include influential figures like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.

However, this initiative has sparked controversy on the global stage. Certain European governments and diplomats have expressed worries that broadening the board’s responsibilities beyond Gaza might undermine the United Nations' authority. Critics argue it risks creating a "Trump United Nations" alternative that circumvents established UN protocols.

A high-ranking UN official, while not directly addressing the board, reaffirmed the UN’s exclusive moral and legal credibility to unite nations. Annalena Baerbock, the UN General Assembly President, emphasized the UN’s critical role in steering global peace efforts while acknowledging that independent participation is a sovereign decision for each country.

Countries like China and Russia, which possess veto rights in the UN Security Council, are likely to oppose any tactics that threaten the existing world order, while smaller nations might resist adjustments that could diminish their influence in international matters.

As President Trump advances this unprecedented peace initiative, the global community observes intently to gauge how India and other nations respond to this initiative aimed at fostering a secure future for Gaza and beyond.