PM Modi hails Trump’s Gaza plan as ‘pathway to sustainable peace’

India on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive peace plan to end the Gaza conflict, describing it as a “viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace” in West Asia.

"We welcome President Donald J Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides 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,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

He expressed hope that all concerned parties would rally behind the initiative to “end conflict and secure peace".

Early diplomatic signals suggest that Trump’s proposal has generated broad international support — a rarity in the decades-old conflict. For India, which has consistently backed a two-state solution, the plan offers renewed hope of stability in West Asia, a region vital for New Delhi’s energy security and diaspora interests.

In a statement, Palestine welcomed Trump’s "sincere and determined efforts" to end the war in Gaza and voiced confidence in his ability to chart a path toward peace. It underscored the importance of partnership with Washington, while renewing its commitment to work with the US, regional states and international partners on a comprehensive agreement.

The Palestinian statement called for measures, including unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, mechanisms to protect civilians, guarantees of ceasefire compliance, an end to annexation and displacement and a full Israeli withdrawal. It stressed the need to unify Palestinian lands and institutions in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, paving the way for a sovereign Palestinian state, living in peace alongside Israel in line with international law.

Unveiling the proposal in Washington, Trump outlined a framework that calls for the release of all hostages within 72 hours of a ceasefire, a phased Israeli withdrawal, large-scale humanitarian assistance and international oversight for Gaza’s governance and reconstruction. The plan leaves room for negotiation but warns Hamas to accept it or risk isolation.

The initiative has been welcomed by several world powers. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan expressed "confidence in President Trump’s leadership” and praised his “sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza". They pledged to work with Washington on a deal ensuring aid flows, hostages’ release, Gaza’s reconstruction and progress toward a two-state solution.

At the core of Trump’s plan is the vision of a "terror-free" and "deradicalised" Gaza, initially governed by a technocratic committee under the supervision of an international board of peace chaired by Trump. An international stabilisation force, backed by Arab partners and the US, would support the Palestinian police, secure borders, prevent arms smuggling and facilitate aid. Israel would progressively withdraw as conditions for demilitarisation and stability are met.

The framework also proposes prisoner exchanges, amnesty for Hamas members who renounce violence, destruction of militant infrastructure and the creation of a special economic zone to attract global investment. Crucially, it guarantees no forced displacement of Palestinians, while promising freedom of movement, infrastructure rehabilitation and interfaith dialogue to promote reconciliation.

Trump described the initiative as an opportunity to "offer the people of Gaza a chance to build a better future through peace and prosperity".