Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly extended an invitation to India to join a newly established "Board of Peace" for Gaza, a key component of the second phase of his 20-point peace plan aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding the war-torn territory. NDTV, citing sources, reported on January 18, 2026, that India was invited to be part of this international body, which is designed to oversee governance, regional cooperation, reconstruction, investment, and long-term stability in post-conflict Gaza. Trump himself will serve as the Chairman of this Board of Peace. Other notable members announced so far include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and World Bank President Ajay Banga, who is of Indian origin. The wider plan also involves a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, which has already held its first meeting in Cairo, tasked with managing the day-to-day administration and providing basic services in Gaza under the Board's supervision. Several other nations, including Pakistan, Canada, Argentina, Turkey, and Egypt, have also reportedly received invitations, with some, like Pakistan and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, confirming their acceptance or intent to join. Reports suggest a draft charter for the Board might require a contribution of up to $1 billion in cash for extended membership, highlighting the significant financial and political leverage involved in the initiative. While the peace plan has been signed by Israel and Hamas in principle, ceasefire violations continue, and some Israeli far-right ministers have rejected aspects of the post-war governance proposal. The launch of Phase 2 of the plan was announced on January 14, 2026, marking a critical juncture in efforts to bring an end to the Gaza conflict.