Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement on Thursday, stating that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan. In addition, he lavished praise on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's strong leadership.
PM Modi expressed optimism that the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid will provide relief to the people of Gaza and pave the way for lasting peace.
Decisive Progress in Gaza Peace Efforts: PM Modi
He wrote on X, 'We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. It symbolizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's empowered leadership. We hope the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid will provide relief and pave the way for lasting peace.'
Besides PM Modi, countries like the European Union, France, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have also supported Trump's move. PM's statement came hours after US President Donald Trump announced the first phase of his 20-point Gaza peace plan.
Israel-Hamas Agree on Prisoner Swap
He shared that Israel and Hamas have agreed to exchange hostages and prisoners for the first phase of the 20-point Gaza peace plan.
According to the Gaza peace plan, within 72 hours of implementing the agreement, all living Israeli hostages will be released in exchange for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Trump provided this information on social media platforms.
Trump wrote on Truth Social, 'I am proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have signed the first phase of our peace plan. All hostages will be freed shortly, and Israel will pull back to predetermined borders. This marks the first step towards robust and sustainable peace.'
Trump Thanks Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey
He further stated, 'It is a great day for the Arab and Muslim world, all countries around Israel, and the United States. We thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey who have worked alongside us to make this historic and unprecedented event a reality.'
