India on Saturday welcomed the leadership of President Donald Trump as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the indications of the release of hostages represent a significant step forward in the ongoing humanitarian and diplomatic efforts and reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment to supporting all initiatives that contribute to a durable and just peace in the region.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “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.”
Trump ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the October 7, 2023, attack. Hamas on Friday said it was ready to start immediate talks on freeing the Israeli hostages it holds and the end of the Gaza war, welcoming rump’s call for Israel to stop bombing the Palestinian territory. “President Trump’s statements on the immediate cessation of Israeli bombings in the Gaza Strip are encouraging,” Hamas spokesman Taher al-Nunu was quoted as saying
