From war to rebuild: Trump taps India for key role in post-war Gaza plan

Gor said he conveyed the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the initiative as a step toward long-term stability in the conflict-hit region.

“Honored to convey @POTUS’ invitation to Prime Minister @narendramodi to participate in the Board of Peace, which will bring lasting peace to Gaza. The Board will support effective governance to achieve stability and prosperity,” Gor wrote in a post on X.

Apart from India, the United States has also invited Pakistan to be part of the Board. Confirming the development, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Islamabad had received a formal invitation.

“The prime minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the president of the United States to join the Board of Peace on Gaza,” Andrabi told reporters.

The announcement follows President Trump’s recent endorsement of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which the White House described as a key element in implementing Phase Two of Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict—a 20-point framework aimed at peace, reconstruction, and economic recovery.

According to the White House, the NCAG will be headed by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, who will oversee the restoration of essential public services, rebuilding of civil institutions, and stabilization of daily life in Gaza, while laying the groundwork for sustainable self-governance.

“Dr. Sha’ath brings deep experience in public administration, economic development, and international engagement, and is widely respected for his pragmatic, technocratic leadership and understanding of Gaza’s institutional realities,” the White House said in a statement.

The administration said the initiative aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025), which endorsed Trump’s comprehensive plan and welcomed the formation of the Board of Peace. The Board will provide strategic oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability during Gaza’s transition from conflict to peace and development, it added.

To operationalize the Board’s mandate, a founding Executive Board, chaired by President Trump, has been constituted. Its members include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, former UK prime minister Sir Tony Blair, Marc Rowan, Ajay Banga, and Robert Gabriel.

Each Executive Board member will oversee specific portfolios related to governance capacity-building, regional engagement, reconstruction, investment mobilisation, funding mechanisms, and economic development.

The Chairman has also appointed Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum as senior advisers responsible for day-to-day strategy and execution of the Board’s priorities.

Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov, an Executive Board member, will serve as High Representative for Gaza, acting as the primary liaison between the Board of Peace and the NCAG and coordinating governance, reconstruction, and development efforts on the ground.

For security and stabilization, Major General Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of the International Stabilization Force (ISF). He will oversee security operations, support demilitarization efforts, and facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials, the White House said.