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India Welcomes Trump's Peace Efforts in Gaza, Narendra Modi Praises US President's Diplomacy

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The Indian government has hailed US President Donald Trump's peace efforts in Gaza, following a significant development in the negotiations between Hamas and Israel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza made "decisive progress," citing the release of hostages as a significant step forward. The US President's 20-point peace plan, which included the release of Israeli hostages and the handover of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats, was partially agreed upon by Hamas, leading to a halt in Israeli bombing of the Gaza strip.

Key Takeaways:

  • India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace in Gaza, as per PM Modi's statement.
  • Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan, which includes the release of Israeli hostages, handover of Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, and international oversight, has partially been agreed upon by Hamas.
  • Hamas agreed to release all Israeli hostages, as well as the bodies of the deceased, and to come to the negotiation table to end the war in the region.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was prepared to begin implementing the plan's first stage, but emphasized that Israel's conditions for ending the war had not changed.
  • Trump welcomed Hamas' move and insisted that the bombing in Gaza must halt to enable safe release of hostages, highlighting ongoing talks over the details.
  • Hamas's statement focused on Palestinian unity and rights, sidestepping calls for disarmament, a core Israeli demand.
  • The US President's plan would see Hamas release the remaining hostages and relinquish power and weapons; Israel would halt attacks, withdraw troops, release Palestinian prisoners, allow aid, and abandon resettlement plans for Gaza's population.

Statistics:

  • Tens of thousands of lives have been claimed by the ongoing war in Gaza.
  • Nearly the entire population of Gaza has been forced from their homes.
  • The war in Gaza has lasted for nearly two years.
  • Trump's 20-point peace plan includes the following points:

+ Release of Israeli hostages.

+ Handover of Gaza to an independent body of Palestinian technocrats.

+ International oversight led by the US President and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

+ Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza and strive to achieve demilitarisation.

+ The territory will come under international oversight.

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com (note: the exact format of this source is not provided in the original text; however, based on the available information, I assume the publication name and date to be as mentioned)

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