In a quiet show of alignment, former U.S. President Donald Trump reshared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public backing of his proposed Gaza peace initiative on Truth Social, offering no additional commentary of his own.
Modi, in his statement, affirmed that India “welcomes President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.” He described the outline as providing “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 further called for unity, expressing optimism that “all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative,” thereby underscoring India’s support for the U.S.-led mediation in one of the region’s most enduring disputes.
This development arrives as the White House intensifies efforts to garner global backing for the framework, which Trump has positioned as a cornerstone achievement in addressing the Middle East’s most devastating standoff.
Announced on Monday, the 20-point strategy seeks to halt hostilities through an immediate ceasefire, a swap of hostages for prisoners, a gradual Israeli pullback from Gaza, the dismantling of Hamas’s arsenal, and the establishment of a temporary administration under international supervision. Details emerged from an Oval Office discussion between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Flanked by Netanyahu, Trump conveyed confidence, noting the parties were “beyond very close” to sealing an agreement, while emphasizing unwavering American backing should Hamas spurn the terms. Netanyahu reciprocated the sentiment, labeling Trump a steadfast “friend of Israel,” though he hinted at qualms regarding suggested overhauls to the Palestinian Authority and the persistent issue of Palestinian statehood.
On Tuesday, Hamas indicated it would deliberate the U.S. proposal among its ranks and with fellow Palestinian groups prior to issuing a formal reply. The plan essentially requires the group to relinquish arms and yield control in exchange for a cessation of combat, relief supplies for Gaza’s residents, and commitments to rebuild the territory. With endorsements mounting worldwide, Trump pressed reporters that Hamas faced a tight window of “three or four days” to reply.
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