- By Ajeet Kumar
- Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:53 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and dubbed it a "reflection of the strong leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu".
He expressed hope that the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring much-needed respite and pave the way for lasting peace in the region.
"We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace," PM Modi wrote on X.
What happened: Key updates
- Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday in announcing the outlines of the biggest breakthrough in months in the two-year-old war.
“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” Trump wrote on social media. “All Parties will be treated fairly!”
- Hamas will release all 20 living hostages in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, while the Israeli military will begin a withdrawal from the majority of Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on social media, “With God’s help we will bring them all home.” Hamas said separately that the deal would ensure the withdrawal of Israeli troops as well as allow for the entry of aid and exchange of hostages and prisoners.
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Hamas’ response: The group said in a statement that the deal came after “responsible and serious negotiations” over the Trump proposal. Hamas called on Trump and the mediators to ensure that Israel implements all the agreed-upon provisions without delay or changes.
Unanswered questions: It was not immediately clear whether the parties had made any progress on thornier questions about the future of the conflict, including whether Hamas will demilitarize, as Trump has demanded, and eventual governance of the war-torn territory.
(With inputs from agencies)