India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly praised US President Donald Trump’s leadership following decisive steps towards peace in Gaza. After years of intense conflict between Hamas and Israel, Trump proposed a 20-point Gaza peace plan, and, in a historic development, Hamas has accepted major elements of the proposal.

Hamas agreed to the release of all Israeli hostages and is open to handing over Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian body supported by Arab and Islamic nations. In return, the group seeks the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and further negotiations about Gaza’s governance and the question of disarmament. While Hamas has not consented to every demand—particularly regarding complete disarmament—the group’s willingness to start talks has been welcomed by global leaders.

Trump, in direct response to this breakthrough, called on Israel to halt its bombing campaign to allow the agreed process—especially the safe release of hostages—to unfold. Modi, highlighting the significance of these steps, stated that India will always support durable and just peace efforts in the region and welcomed Trump’s bold leadership in securing progress.

The coming days will be critical as international mediators and stakeholders work through unresolved aspects of the plan, but this diplomatic advance signals renewed hope for long-term peace in the war-torn region.