Board of Peace for Gaza | 20 Jan 2026

Source: TH 

India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, but it has not yet communicated its final decision on participation. 

Board of Peace for Gaza 

• About: It is a US-led intergovernmental body, established under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 (2025), to enact a comprehensive US peace plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. 
  • The initiative is not under UN command, but the "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" it supports has UNSC endorsement, providing it international legitimacy. 
• Leadership & Structure: It is proposed to be chaired by US President Donald J. Trump.  
  • Founding Executive Board: Comprising high-level figures with expertise in diplomacy, development, and economics, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and others. 
  • Gaza Executive Board: A supporting operational body that coordinates on-the-ground activities. 
  • High Representative for Gaza: Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, serving as the primary on-the-ground liaison.  
  • National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG): A 15-member committee of politically independent Palestinian technocrats, chaired by Ali Shaath (a former Palestinian Authority deputy minister), responsible for day-to-day civil administration. 
• Core Mandate: To provide strategic oversight and mobilize resources for Gaza’s demilitarization, reconstruction, economic recovery, and transitional governance until a stable administration is in place. Its initial authorization lasts until 31st  December 2027. 
• Membership and Funding Mechanism: Invitations have been extended to many countries, including Greece, Pakistan, and India. A unique funding model allows for non-contributing three-year memberships (can be renewed), while a USD 1 billion payment grants permanent status, with funds allocated for Gaza's reconstruction.