The Indian prime minister has called Washington’s attempt to end the fighting in Palestine a “viable pathway” to peace
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Modi called the plan a “viable pathway” to long term and sustainable peace.
The plan, unveiled on Monday, outlines a framework for resolving the Gaza conflict, calls for an immediate ceasefire, a prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israel, a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the disarmament of Hamas, and the establishment of a transitional government overseen by an international entity.
”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,” Modi posted on X. “We hope that all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace.”
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…
According to Trump’s plan, Hamas leaders would be granted safe passage out of Gaza if the 48 remaining hostages are freed within 48 hours of Israel’s public acceptance, according to a Times of Israel report.
In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners serving life terms, over 1,000 Gazans detained since the war began, and the remains of Palestinians killed in the conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed India’s support for Trump’s plan.
India, which advocates for a two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict, walks a tight rope over the latest round of tensions. New Delhi recognized Palestine in 1988, but has growing economic and defense ties with Israel.
India condemned the October 7 attacks, but has also expressed “deep shock” over the loss of civilian lives in Gaza and “extreme concern” over the worsening of the conflict.
