India Sends Deputy Chief as Observer to Board of Peace India’s diplomatic team attended the inaugural Board of Peace for Gaza in Washington, D.C., on 19 February 2026 as an observer, with Chargé d’affaires Namgya Khampa leading the delegation [1][2]. The meeting was hosted at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace and aligned with President Trump’s Gaza reconstruction plan [2]. India did not become a member of the board despite an invitation extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi [2].

Board of Peace Structured Around $10 Billion U.S. Pledge and $5 Billion Member Contributions Trump announced a $10 billion commitment from the United States to rebuild Gaza, while board participants collectively pledged $5 billion for reconstruction [2]. The board lists 27 member nations, including Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE [2]. It is presented as a rival mechanism to the United Nations for post‑conflict recovery [2].

India Joins UN Statement Condemning West Bank Settlements After initially abstaining, India added its signature to a UN‑read statement on 17 February 2026 that criticized Israel’s expansion of West Bank settlements [1]. The endorsement occurred over 24 hours later, aligning India with more than 100 countries that denounced the settlements as violations of international law [1]. Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India’s support for a sovereign Palestinian state based on the pre‑1967 borders [1].

International Backing Highlights Broad Consensus on Palestinian Rights The Palestinian government reported on 18 February 2026 that over 100 states and international bodies have joined the condemnation of Israel’s unilateral measures [1]. India’s stance mirrors its position expressed at the India‑Arab League ministerial meeting in New Delhi, reinforcing its long‑standing policy on a two‑state solution [1].