• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on the work done under US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace initiative. During his call, PM Modi appreciated the agreement on the release of hostages and additional humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. He also asserted that terrorism in any shape or size is unacceptable anywhere in the world.

Posting details of the call on X, PM Modi wrote, "Spoke to my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, congratulating him on the achievements gained under President Trump's Gaza peace initiative. Welcome the deal on the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid to the Gaza people. Reiterated that terrorism in whatever form or shape is not acceptable anywhere globally."

Ceasefire And Hostage Release Plans

The Gaza truce took effect just hours after Trump declared that Israel and Hamas agreed to the initial phase of his peace plan. Israel explained that the truce would officially take effect within 24 hours after its Cabinet approved the agreement through a vote. In the meantime, Israel's security cabinet had deliberations concerning the release plan of hostages. After the first 24 hours, a 72-hour timeline will start for the release of all hostages, an Israeli government spokesperson said.

ALSO READ: In A First After 1999 IC-814 Hijack, India Officially Hosts Taliban Foreign Minister | Why Is It Concerning For Pak?

The appeal came after PM Modi had spoken previously with President Trump, congratulating him on the historic peace move. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Trump also shared what was described as an “emotional and warm” phone call after the peace deal announcement. Netanyahu thanked Trump for his global leadership in facilitating the agreement.

Trump’s Peace Plan And First Phase Details

Trump described the development as a major milestone: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. All of the hostages…very soon will be released. Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.”

Under the first phase of the plan, Hamas is set to release all 20 living Israeli hostages within the next few days, while the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from the majority of Gaza. The peace deal calls for an immediate ceasefire and transfer of power in Gaza to apolitical technocrats, supervised by an international body led by Trump and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Israel will also release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including about 250 serving life sentences for deadly attacks on Israelis.

Netanyahu described the agreement as “a diplomatic success” and “a national and moral victory for the State of Israel,” noting that all Israeli hostages would soon be returned home.

ALSO READ: Are We Living In AI Bubble World? How Financial Institutions And Big Tech Bosses Contradict