India has been invited by US President Donald Trump to be part of the proposed ‘Peace Council’ for Gaza, according to an ANI report citing its sources.
The invitation is part of a broader diplomatic outreach by Washington, which is exploring mechanisms to stabilize Gaza and shape post-conflict government arrangements in the region.
At least four other countries said on Sunday that the United States had invited them to join Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace,” a new international body to oversee the next steps in Gaza and potentially take on a broader global mandate.
The Peace Council will be made up of world leaders and is expected to be formally introduced in the coming days, according to a US official familiar with the plan, the AP reported. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the board’s charter has not yet been made public.
Permanent membership subject to funding
Under the proposed structure, countries can secure permanent membership on the Trump-led board with a $1 billion contribution. Funds raised through this initiative would go towards the reconstruction of Gaza.
More countries are receiving invitations
Jordan, Greece, Cyprus and Pakistan confirmed on Sunday that they had received invitations to the board. They join a growing list of invitees that already includes Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Paraguay, Argentina and Albania. It remains unclear how many countries have been invited in total or how many will ultimately accept.
A mandate for the next phase of Gaza
The council is expected to oversee Gaza’s post-war transition as the ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, moves into its second phase. Its mandate is to include the creation of a new Palestinian committee in Gaza, the deployment of international security forces, the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of the war-torn territory.
In letters sent Friday to world leaders inviting them to serve as “founding members,” Trump said the Peace Council would “launch a bold new approach to solving global conflict.” Some invitation letters have been shared publicly on social media by host countries.
The letters also noted that the UN Security Council had approved a US-backed 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes the creation of a Peace Council.
The executive committee creates tension
The White House last week announced an executive committee to help carry out the board’s vision. But Israel objected on Saturday, saying the committee “was not coordinated with Israel and is against its policy,” marking a rare public criticism of Washington from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
The executive committee consists of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, World Bank President Ajay Banga, Trump’s deputy national security adviser Robert Gabriel and Israeli billionaire businessman Yakir Gabay.
Also included are representatives of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey – key observers of the Gaza ceasefire. Turkey, which has strained relations with Israel but maintains ties with Hamas, is seen as potentially playing a major role in encouraging the group to relinquish control of Gaza and disarm.
The administration has identified the Peace Council as a cornerstone of its strategy for Gaza, with ambitions that could go beyond the conflict to address broader global security challenges.