Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of his 20-point Gaza peace plan , calling it a "reflection of the strong leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu".
In a post on X, PM Modi expressed hope that the release of hostages and increased humanitarian assistance would bring relief to the people of Gaza and pave the way for lasting peace.
The Prime Minister's message came hours after Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed to release hostages and prisoners as part of his peace plan to end the two-year-long war in the besieged enclave.
The exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners will take place within 72 hours of the deal’s implementation, with all living Is