Syllabus: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
News Context: Board of Peace for Gaza
- The United States invited India to join the proposed Board of Peace for Gaza.
- The invitation was conveyed through a formal letter from President Donald Trump.
- The Board will include heads of state and international members overseeing Gaza’s governance.
- Its mandate covers supervision of redevelopment funding until Palestinian Authority reforms conclude.
- Indian officials confirmed the invitation remains under consideration without an official response.
- The Board follows Hamas being pressured to relinquish governance responsibilities in Gaza.
- Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, and Pakistan also acknowledged receiving similar invitations.
Key Elements of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
- An immediate ceasefire mandates complete suspension of bombings, rocket attacks, and cross-border hostilities.
- Hamas releases all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased, upon formal ceasefire implementation.
- Israel frees Palestinian prisoners, including Gaza detainees, through a comprehensive exchange mechanism.
- Progressive Israeli military withdrawal to an agreed line under international monitoring and verification.
- Demilitarisation of Gaza through gradual disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups.
- Deployment of a UN-mandated International Stabilisation Force to support policing and compliance monitoring.
- Transitional governance by a technocratic Palestinian committee under a Board of Peace.
- No forced displacement of Palestinians and commitment against occupation or annexation of Gaza.
- Unrestricted humanitarian access for medical aid, food supplies, water, and reconstruction funding.
- International reconstruction support for rebuilding homes, schools, hospitals, and critical infrastructure.
- A pathway to Palestinian statehood linked to deradicalisation and sustained demilitarisation commitments.
- Reforms of the Palestinian Authority to enable responsible, nonviolent, and unified governance.
- International observers to monitor ceasefire, withdrawal, and disarmament compliance.
- Security guarantees for Israel provided by the United States and regional partners.
- Promotion of regional diplomatic normalisation between Israel and Arab and Muslim nations.
- Defined timelines and deadlines for each phase with explicit consequences for rejection.
- Accountability mechanisms including sanctions, military measures, and international condemnation for violations.
- Hamas relinquishes political control, allowing only independent technocrats to govern Gaza.
- Inclusive mediation led by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and international organisations.
- Vision of long-term regional peace sustained by economic support and demilitarised governance.