PM Modi welcomes progress in Gaza hostage deal, praises Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the reported breakthrough in Gaza, expressing strong support for the release of hostages and broader efforts toward lasting peace in the region.

In a post on X on Saturday, PM Modi said: “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.”

The statement follows major developments in the Middle East, where Hamas has



reportedly agreed to release all Israeli hostages currently held in Gaza. The move is being widely viewed as a response to a renewed peace push spearheaded by US President Donald Trump, who unveiled a 20-point peace plan earlier this week.

In a video address, Trump described it as a “very special day” and expressed optimism about the release of hostages, calling it “unprecedented.” He thanked the international community for its support and hinted that a final agreement was near. “We’re very close to achieving that… We have to get the final word down in concrete,” he said.