In an X post following former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that “all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace.”
Trump unveiled the 20-point plan in the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposed plan aims to end the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and establish a temporary governing board in the Gaza Strip, which would be headed by Trump and include former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Several Western nations, including France and Italy, along with Arab and Muslim countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan, have welcomed the plan. However, it remains unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.
If both sides agree to the proposal, the war is expected to end immediately. The plan calls for all captives held in Gaza, both alive and dead, to be returned within 72 hours, alongside the release of Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, Gaza is to be governed temporarily by a Palestinian technocratic government with no role for Hamas, and Israel will not annex the Gaza Strip.
During Netanyahu’s visit to the White House on Monday, he issued a formal apology to his Qatari counterpart for a recent military strike targeting Hamas officials in Qatar. The strike had caused significant anger among Arab leaders and prompted rare criticism of Israel by the United States.
Meanwhile, the White House has officially released the details of Trump’s plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and governing Gaza. There is currently no immediate word on whether Israel or Hamas has accepted the deal presented by the US administration.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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