Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: $1 Billion for Permanent Seat, India Invited

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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 11:02
Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza: $1 Billion for Permanent Seat, India Invited
- •President Donald Trump has invited multiple countries to join his new 'Board of Peace' for Gaza, aiming to oversee post-ceasefire steps and broader global affairs.
- •A $1 billion contribution secures a permanent membership on the board, while a three-year appointment requires no financial contribution.
- •Hungary and Vietnam have accepted the invitation; India, Australia, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan have also received invites.
- •The board's mandate includes overseeing a new Palestinian committee, international security force deployment, Hamas disarmament, and Gaza reconstruction.
- •The initiative could rival the UN Security Council, which has been hampered by US vetoes and funding cuts during the Trump administration.
Why It Matters: Trump's new 'Board of Peace' for Gaza offers permanent seats for a $1 billion contribution, with India among invitees.
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