Trump Invites India to Join Gaza Peace Initiative
US President Donald Trump has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the ‘Board of Peace’, aimed at facilitating a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The board is part of a second phase in the peace process and includes countries like Hungary and Vietnam, which have already accepted the invitation. If India participates, it will serve a three-year term. Reports suggest a $1 billion contribution could secure a permanent seat, though the White House has called this claim misleading. This invitation comes amid ongoing US-India trade negotiations, intensified by recent US tariffs on Indian oil imports from Russia.
Published 1 day ago • 19 Jan 2026, 07:50 AM IST