PM Modi praises Trump's leadership in Gaza peace efforts

Hamas has responded to Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, a development Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed as a "very significant step." After approximately 720 days of conflict, Hamas stated its appreciation for the efforts and its readiness to immediately negotiate the release of hostages. The group has also reportedly agreed to lay down arms and hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a technical committee, offering hope for a lasting peace and a potential two-state solution. Prime Minister Modi affirmed that India strongly supports all efforts towards durable and just peace. Donald Trump thanked nations including Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt for their assistance, stating, "Everybody was unified in wanting this war to end and seeing peace in the Middle East." This marks decisive progress in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.