New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- India faces a complex strategic decision following an invitation to join a US-led Gaza Peace Board chaired by Donald Trump. According to a GTRI Report, the invitation arrives as the Gaza war enters its third year, forcing the country to choose between participating in a new international framework or staying out of a structure that critics describe as politically imbalanced and strategically risky. The board, announced on January 15, 2026, intends to oversee post-war stabilisation and reconstruction but operates explicitly outside of United Nations frameworks.

The GTRI Report highlights several reasons for India to exercise caution regarding the invitation. A primary concern is the "absence of Palestinian political ...