Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the progress in peace efforts in Gaza, appreciating the leadership of United States President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on X, PM Modi highlighted the indication of hostage releases as a significant step forward and reaffirmed India’s strong support for all initiatives aimed at achieving a durable and just peace in the region.
“We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Notably, Hamas on Friday agreed to release all Israeli hostages, both living and deceased as part of its response to the 20-point Gaza peace plan proposed earlier this week by United States President Donald Trump. This came after Trump, earlier in the day, issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying the militant group is “militarily trapped” and has been given a last chance to agree to a peace deal endorsed by regional and global powers.
In a statement released on Telegram, Hamas agreed to enter into talks to discuss the agreement details through the mediators. “In this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement,” Hamas states as reported by Al Jazeera.
Trump hails Hamas’ statement
After Hamas issued a statement agreeing to the 20-point peace plan, Trump expressed confidence in Hamas’ willingness to ensure a “lasting” peace in Gaza. Following the development, he urged Israel to stop attacking Gaza in order to get the hostages back.
“Based on the statement just issued by Hamas, I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE. Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about Gaza alone, this is about long sought PEACE in the Middle East,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
