India Fears Trump May Raise Kashmir Issue in Gaza ‘Board of Peace’, Says British Media

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British media has reported that India is increasingly concerned that former U.S. President Donald Trump may raise the Kashmir issue within the framework of the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” potentially expanding its scope beyond the Middle East.

According to the report, Trump has invited India to join the Board of Peace, which is aimed at overseeing reconstruction efforts in Gaza and maintaining a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. However, it remains unclear whether India will accept the invitation.

The Gaza Board of Peace is designed to supervise a ceasefire arrangement and monitor the functioning of an interim administration in the war-torn territory. Several key countries, including Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, have already agreed to participate.

British media noted that 59 countries have signed on to the initiative so far, while representatives from 19 nations attended the formal ceremony held in Davos. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited to the event but did not attend.

Analysts cited by British outlets suggest that India’s decision to either join or reject the Gaza Peace Board could significantly impact stability in West Asia and influence New Delhi’s relations with Washington. Indian officials reportedly fear that Trump could eventually bring the Kashmir dispute onto the board’s agenda.

Addressing the Davos gathering, Trump said the initiative was “not just for the United States, but for the entire world,” adding that the model could be extended to other global conflict zones, similar to what he claimed was achieved in Gaza.

Former Indian ambassador Akbaruddin advised against India joining the board, warning that it could conflict with United Nations Resolution 2803. He argued that participation might indirectly legitimize the board’s future decisions, even those that go against India’s interests.

Another former Indian diplomat, Ranjit Rae, cautioned that the Board of Peace has no defined timeframe and could be applied beyond Gaza, increasing strategic uncertainty for countries that choose to participate.

The developments have sparked debate within India’s diplomatic circles, as New Delhi weighs the potential geopolitical consequences of aligning with the U.S.-led initiative.