Why is it in the news?
→ India received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza.
→ Body established under UNSC Resolution 2803 (2025) for Gaza reconstruction.
Category: IR
Important Points
- US-led intergovernmental body supporting comprehensive Gaza peace plan.
- Not under UN command but backed by UNSC endorsement.
- Proposed chair: US President Donald J. Trump.
- High Representative: Nickolay Mladenov.
- National Committee for Administration of Gaza (NCAG): 15-member Palestinian technocrat committee chaired by Ali Shaath.
- The mandate includes demilitarisation, reconstruction, economic recovery and transitional governance.
- Initial authorisation valid till 31 December 2027.
- Invitations extended to countries including Greece, Pakistan and India.
- Permanent membership requires USD 1 billion contribution; non-contributing memberships available for three years.