US EditionPM Modi Welcomes Release of All Israeli Hostages, Lauds Trump's ‘Unwavering Peace Efforts’
The release of 20 Israeli hostages after over two years was part of a US-brokered ceasefire that also freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, signaling a potential de-escalation.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the release of the final 20 Israeli hostages, praising President Donald Trump's peace efforts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's resolve.
- The October 7, 2023 Hamas militants' assault killed 1,219 people and took 251 hostages, which the Government of India strongly condemned while urging diplomatic resolution.
- Israeli Defence Forces said the first seven hostages have crossed into Israel and are undergoing medical evaluations while Hamas agreed to hand over four deceased hostages to the Red Cross.
- The exchange forms the first phase of a wider ceasefire, with Kirti Vardhan Singh representing India at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit among more than 20 world leaders including President Donald Trump.
- Modi said he hoped the release and enhanced humanitarian assistance to Gaza would bring relief and pave the way for lasting peace, while the deal calls for freeing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
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Modi Lauds Trump For Peace Effort
We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity. Their freedom stands as a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump, and the strong resolve of Prime Minister Netanyahu. We support President Trump's sincere efforts to bring peace to the region\": Prime Minister Narendra Modi
We support Trump's efforts to bring peace: PM Modi after hostages freed from Gaza
New Delhi: With all 20 remaining living hostages returning to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed their release and said India supports US President Donald Trump’s “sincere efforts” to bring peace to the region. Hamas released the hostages after two years in captivity as part of the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. Also ReadDonald Trump arrives in Israel as Hamas releases hostages “We welcome the release of a…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of Israeli hostages while hailing the "unwavering peace efforts" of US President Donald Trump and the "strong resolve" Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
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