India welcomed the agreement between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas on the first phase of the Gaza peace plan that allows for release of Israeli hostages and withdrawal of Israeli troops from some parts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country hopes the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to Gaza will bring respite to the people and pave the way for lasting peace.
"We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan," Modi said in a post on X on Thursday. He also praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the deal reflects his "strong leadership".
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.
October 9, 2025
We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way…Modi's statement comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to follow through on the Gaza peace plan that Washington floated last month.
Advertisement"I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan," Trump posted on Truth Social.
"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," he said.
The annoucement comes after two years of war in Gaza, triggered by the Oct. 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and more than 250 others taken hostage. The Israeli offensive in the Palestinian enclave have claimed over 66,000 lives, as per media reports.
Modi had earlier expressed India's support for Trump's efforts for peace in Gaza on Saturday. He said India will keep "strongly" supporting all efforts towards a "durable and just peace".
AdvertisementDonald J. Trump Truth Social Post 06:51 PM EST 10/08/25
October 8, 2025
I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an…Benjamin Netanyahu said the agreement marks a "diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel". "From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved," he said.
With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.
October 8, 2025
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals…Israel wants the release and recovery of the remaining 48 hostages seized during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
AdvertisementNetanyahu has been under intense domestic pressure since the Gaza war started two years ago to bring back hostages under Hamas captivity.
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