Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly expressed support for US President Donald Trump’s peace mediation efforts in the Gaza conflict.
In statements posted on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi praised President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts made “decisive progress,” specifically welcoming the indications of a hostage release as a “significant step forward.”
He affirmed that India would “continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace” in the region.This support was initially voiced when President Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which PM Modi called a “viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace” for the Palestinian and Israeli people. The recent statement followed Hamas’s indication that it would accept parts of the peace plan and was ready to release the remaining Israeli hostages.
PM Modi’s Support
Prime Minister Modi’s endorsement is seen as a strong diplomatic signal, particularly at a moment when the peace efforts, mediated by US President Donald Trump, have shown a major breakthrough: a commitment from Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages.
Modi’s statement, delivered on X, welcomed“President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress” and called the indications of a hostage release a“significant step forward,” reiterating India’s support for a “durable and just peace.”
Diplomatic Significance: India has historically maintained a balanced position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, advocating for a two-state solution while also fostering strong ties with Israel. Modi’s public, enthusiastic support of the US-led plan aligns India with the new international push for an immediate end to the conflict.
Multilingual Outreach: Notably, PM Modi’s initial endorsement of the peace plan was shared in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, and Hebrew, underscoring the importance India places on the initiative and its wide-reaching diplomatic goals.
The situation surrounding President Trump’s Gaza peace plan is evolving rapidly following the conditional acceptance by Hamas. The current focus is on the immediate implementation of the first phase: the hostage-prisoner exchange and a ceasefire.
Latest Developments (as of October 4, 2025)
Trump Orders Halt to Bombing: Following Hamas’s conditional response, US President Donald Trump publicly and directly ordered Israel to“immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” to ensure the safe and swift release of all hostages. He stated that based on the response, he believes Hamas is“ready for a lasting PEACE.”
This directive has been met with an immediate, though partial, reduction of Israeli offensive activity. Israeli media reported that the military was instructed to scale back operations in Gaza to focus on the immediate implementation of the first phase of the plan.
Israel’s Official Stance: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that Israel is“preparing for the immediate implementation of the first stage of the Trump plan for the release of all the hostages.”
The statement affirms cooperation with President Trump but also insists on moving forward“in accordance with the principles set out by Israel,” indicating a desire to stick to the original, non-negotiable points of the proposal (like the permanent disarmament of Hamas).
Internal Division: Reports suggest that Netanyahu was “surprised” by Trump’s positive reception of the Hamas response, which Israeli officials reportedly regarded as “mainly negative” due to its conditions. However, Netanyahu’s government is seen as having “no other option” but to comply with the US-led effort to secure the hostages’ release.
Hamas Negotiations Focus: Hamas’s conditional acceptance centers on the immediate hostage release but demands negotiations on the full details of the second phase. They are ready to “immediately enter… into negotiations through the mediators” to finalize the following sticking points:
Full Israeli Withdrawal: They insist on a complete withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, rejecting the plan’s proposal for a “staged withdrawal” and an Israeli security perimeter.
Disarmament: The Hamas statementmade no mention of the US-Israeli demand for the group to disarm and dismantle its military.
Post-War Governance: Hamas rejected the international“Board of Peace” chaired by Trump and instead wants Gaza’s future to be decided by anintra-Palestinian consensus conference, which Egypt has reportedly agreed to host.
The Current Status of Ceasefire and Hostages
The Clock is Ticking: The original plan called for the release of all hostages within72 hours of Israel accepting the deal. With all parties now signaling a readiness to proceed with the exchange, diplomatic efforts, led byQatar andEgypt, are now intensely focused on working through the“field conditions” necessary for the exchange.
Humanitarian Aid: Following the signals of progress, the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza is expected to increase significantly as negotiations continue.
In summary, the peace effort is now moving from a political proposal to a critical, highly-pressurized negotiation over the immediate release of hostages and the cessation of hostilities. While there is a breakthrough on the hostages, the fundamental disagreements on the full Israeli withdrawal and the future of Hamas remain the major obstacles to a “lasting peace.”
