India, Jan. 19 -- India is yet to take a call on joining US President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza, with the proposal outlined last Friday being examined by the government, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

The Indian side acknowledged on Sunday that it had been invited to join the initiative, and authorities are looking into the issue as it involves several sensitive issues, the people said on condition of anonymity. India's position continues to be in support of a two-state solution and backing for all initiatives aimed at achieving a lasting peace in the region, they said, without going into details.

According to letters sent by Trump to leaders of some 60 countries over the weekend, the "Board of ...