Board of Peace for Gaza

Nature: US‑led intergovernmental body, not a UN agency but operates under the legitimacy of UNSC Resolution 2803 (2025) which endorses the Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.
Purpose: Strategic oversight, resource mobilisation, demilitarisation, reconstruction, economic recovery and transitional governance of Gaza until a stable administration is established.
Duration: Initial mandate runs until 31 December 2027.

Chairperson: U.S. President Donald J. Trump (as per the proposal).
Founding Executive Board: High‑level diplomats and experts, e.g., former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, among others.
Gaza Executive Board: Operational arm coordinating on‑ground activities.
High Representative for Gaza: Nickolay Mladenov, Bulgarian diplomat, primary liaison on the ground.
National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG): 15‑member committee of politically independent Palestinian technocrats, chaired by Ali Shaath (former PA deputy minister). Responsible for day‑to‑day civil administration.

Invited Countries: United States, Greece, Pakistan, India, and several others.
Membership Types:
Non‑contributing membership: Free three‑year term, renewable.
Permanent membership: Requires a USD 1 billion contribution, granting permanent status and a larger share in decision‑making and funding allocation.
Funding: Contributions are earmarked for Gaza’s reconstruction, infrastructure, health, education and livelihood programmes.

Strategic Engagement: Participation would signal India’s willingness to engage in high‑profile conflict‑resolution initiatives beyond its immediate neighbourhood.
Balancing Act: Aligns with India’s historic support for Palestinian self‑determination while maintaining strong ties with the United States.
Economic & Diplomatic Leverage: Potential to influence reconstruction contracts, humanitarian aid distribution and to showcase India’s development expertise.
Domestic Political Implications: Decision may be scrutinised by various political factions and civil society groups concerned with the Palestinian cause.

Article 51 (f) of the Indian Constitution – Duty to foster respect for international law and treaty obligations.
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 – Governs receipt and utilisation of foreign funds for humanitarian projects.
UN Charter – Emphasises peaceful settlement of disputes; India’s participation aligns with its commitment to multilateralism.