Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the release of all hostages held by Hamas for over two years, calling it a tribute to the courage of the families, the peace efforts of US President Donald Trump, and the resolve of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “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.” Modi reaffirmed India’s support for President Trump’s sincere efforts to bring peace to the Middle East.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed that all 20 living hostages were safely released by Hamas as part of the Gaza peace plan and were escorted back to Israel for medical assessment.
Monday also marked the end of the two-year conflict that began with the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and the abduction of 251 people.
During a historic session of the Israeli Knesset, Netanyahu nominated President Trump for the Israel Prize, praising his decisive leadership and key role in brokering the peace deal.
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