Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed support for the 20-point peace proposal for Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, September 29, 2025. The initiative aims to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants and mandates the return of all hostages, both living and deceased, within 72 hours of a ceasefire.
In a post on X, Mr. Modi described the plan as a “comprehensive effort to end the Gaza conflict,” 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.” He added that India hopes all parties involved will rally behind the initiative to achieve a durable resolution.
Trump’s proposal outlines key measures, including an immediate exchange of hostages and a staged withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The plan envisages a transitional technocratic governance structure in Gaza, supervised by a “Board of Peace” led by Trump and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, which would oversee security, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction efforts. Israel would release 1,950 Palestinian detainees, including 250 serving life sentences, in return for the return of Israeli hostages. Full withdrawal of Israeli forces would occur in stages, contingent on the demilitarization of Gaza.
The Palestinian government welcomed the proposal and pledged to implement reforms outlined by the U.S., signaling readiness to cooperate in bringing the peace plan to fruition.
Several Arab nations also voiced support. The Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Egypt, in a joint statement on Monday, confirmed their willingness to collaborate with the U.S. and relevant stakeholders to finalise and implement the agreement. Other Arab and Islamic Foreign Ministers expressed similar support for the peace efforts.
European leaders also welcomed the plan. French President Emmanuel Macron noted the importance of securing the release of all hostages and called on Israel to engage fully, while urging Hamas to comply immediately. “I expect Israel to engage resolutely on this basis. Hamas has no choice but to immediately release all hostages and follow this plan,” he said in a statement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer similarly welcomed the initiative, urging all parties to work with the U.S. administration to finalise and implement the agreement. He stressed that Hamas should accept the plan, lay down arms, and release the remaining hostages to end the humanitarian crisis.
The 20-point plan comes amid escalating tensions in Gaza and widespread international calls for an urgent resolution to the conflict. The proposal has been framed as a pathway not only to cease hostilities but also to establish mechanisms for sustainable peace and reconstruction in the region.
Hamas has not formally accepted the proposal. A Hamas official stated that the group received the plan and would review it in good faith. However, Hamas officials have criticized the plan, stating it closely mirrors Israel’s vision and offers no guarantees for Palestinian rights. They rejected calls for demilitarization, asserting that Gaza’s weapons defend freedom, not aggression.
Global leaders’ support underscores the international community’s expectation that Israel, Hamas, and other stakeholders collaborate to achieve immediate humanitarian relief and a longer-term political settlement. The plan’s emphasis on a swift ceasefire and hostage return is seen as central to stabilising the region and preventing further escalation.
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