Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the Gaza conflict and said it will provide a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace.
In his X post, Modi said: “We welcome President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region.”
“We hope that all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace,” he said.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington was “very close” to securing peace in Gaza, unveiling a 20-point plan with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warning Hamas that Israel would have America’s “full backing” to destroy the militant group if it rejected the deal.
“Israel would have my full backing to finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas, but I hope we’re going to have a deal for peace. If Hamas rejects the deal… they’re the only one left. Everyone else has accepted it,” Trump said, speaking alongside the Israeli leader at the White House.
The plan, which Trump said has backing from key Arab nations he met on the sidelines of the United Nations last week, would see the war end immediately once both sides agree, with Israeli withdrawals linked to the release of the last hostages held by Hamas.
Inside Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan:
Immediate ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal tied to hostage releases.
Deployment of a temporary international stabilisation force.
Creation of a transitional authority headed by Trump.
Full disarmament of Hamas; militants barred from future governance.
Amnesty for members agreeing to peaceful co-existence.
Post-withdrawal opening of borders for aid and investment.
No forced displacement of Palestinians, with emphasis on rebuilding Gaza.
“This is something that has been going on for hundreds and thousands of years. At a minimum, we are very, very close, and I think beyond close,” Trump said, thanking Netanyahu for what he called “a job well done”.
Netanyahu, facing pressure from his far-right coalition partners, has vowed to “finish the job” against Hamas and rejected Palestinian statehood in a fiery UN speech last week. His cabinet includes hardliners who strongly oppose concessions.
Trump has, in recent weeks, shown flashes of frustration with Netanyahu, particularly after an Israeli strike in Qatar, a key US ally, and warned him against annexing the West Bank. Still, he emphasised his personal rapport with the Israeli leader, whom he repeatedly called “Bibi.”
In Israel, families of hostages urged Trump to press ahead: “We respectfully ask you to stand firm against any attempts to sabotage the deal you have brought forth,” the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said.
In Gaza, reactions ranged from cautious hope to deep distrust.
“I don’t expect anything from Trump, because Trump supports Netanyahu in destroying the Gaza Strip and displacing people,” said Mohammed Abu Rabee, 34.
Israeli strikes continued Monday, with at least four people killed in Khan Yunis, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency.
