Trump invites Modi to shape Gaza’s peace roadmap
Trump reminded Modi of his September 29 pledge, expressing hope that a comprehensive Gaza peace plan could finally end bloodshed.
US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join a newly proposed international body, the “Board of Peace,” aimed at steering Gaza towards lasting peace and stability while also addressing wider global conflicts through what Trump calls a “bold new approach.”
The invitation was conveyed through a personal letter from Trump to Modi, the contents of which were made public by the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, via social media. In his message, Trump described the initiative as a “critically historic and magnificent effort” to solidify peace in the Middle East, underscoring the importance of global leadership in shaping a post-conflict future for Gaza.
According to Trump, the Board of Peace will serve as the central pillar of his administration’s long-term vision for Gaza, moving the region from prolonged conflict to sustainable peace and development. The body is being introduced as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Earlier, in October, Israel and Hamas had agreed in principle to Trump’s peace plan, setting the stage for the creation of this new governing and oversight mechanism.
Trump’s letter to Modi highlights his September 29 announcement outlining a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, along with a detailed 20-point roadmap aimed at bringing peace and stability to the broader Middle East. He also noted that the United Nations Security Council had overwhelmingly adopted Resolution 2803, welcoming and endorsing this vision, a move he cited as a strong signal of international support.
“Now it is time to turn all of these dreams into reality,” Trump wrote, emphasizing that the Board of Peace would be the most consequential body ever assembled for conflict resolution. He described it as a new international organization and a transitional governing administration, designed to guide Gaza through a critical phase of rebuilding and political stabilization.
Initially, the Board of Peace was conceived as a mechanism to oversee governance in Gaza and coordinate international funding for redevelopment. The Gaza Strip has been left deeply scarred by nearly two years of sustained Israeli military operations, with infrastructure damage, humanitarian crises, and economic collapse affecting millions of civilians. The new body, according to US officials, will help ensure that reconstruction efforts are effective, transparent, and aligned with long-term stability goals.
He stressed that the board’s role would include supporting effective governance structures capable of delivering stability and prosperity to the region.
Trump has reportedly sent similar letters to several global leaders, signalling his intention to assemble what he called a “distinguished group of nations” ready to shoulder the responsibility of peace-building. Participation in the board, he noted, would be an honour reserved for countries and leaders prepared to lead by example and invest meaningfully in a secure and prosperous future for coming generations.
The emphasis, according to the US president, will be on practical solutions, shared responsibility, and decisive leadership rather than prolonged diplomatic deadlock.
The Financial Times, citing the draft charter of the Board of Peace, described it as an international organization intended to promote stability, restore lawful and dependable governance, and secure enduring peace in regions affected or threatened by conflict. The publication also quoted a White House official as saying that the top level of the board would consist exclusively of heads of state, operating under Trump’s leadership.
The charter reportedly argues that “durable peace requires pragmatic judgment, common sense solutions, and the courage to depart from approaches and institutions that have too often failed.” This language reflects the Trump administration’s broader critique of existing international frameworks, which it views as slow-moving and ineffective in resolving long-standing conflicts.
Beyond Gaza, Washington is projecting the Board of Peace as a body that could potentially respond to other global crises, sparking speculation about its future role in conflict zones beyond the Middle East. While Gaza remains the immediate focus, the broader mandate suggests ambitions that extend well past a single region.
The Trump administration has already stated that the board will play an essential role in implementing the 20-point Middle East peace plan. Its responsibilities will include providing strategic oversight, mobilising international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development.
An executive board under the larger umbrella will oversee a separate administrative entity known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). This committee is expected to handle day-to-day governance and coordination on the ground, operating under the strategic guidance of the Board of Peace.
For India, Modi’s potential participation would place New Delhi at the centre of a high-profile international peace initiative, reinforcing its image as a global stakeholder and responsible power. While no official response from the Indian government has been announced yet, the invitation itself underscores the growing diplomatic engagement between Washington and New Delhi, particularly on issues extending beyond bilateral ties.
As the world watches the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the success or failure of Trump’s ambitious Board of Peace may well shape not only the future of the region but also the evolving architecture of global conflict resolution.