Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace efforts following the successful release of all 20 remaining hostages from Gaza after more than two years in captivity. The hostages’ return to Israel on Monday, October 13, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

In a statement posted on social media platform ‘X’, PM Modi welcomed the hostages’ freedom, describing it as “a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump and the strong resolve of Prime Minister Netanyahu.” The Indian leader emphasized that India stands behind President Trump’s “sincere efforts to bring peace to the region.”

The diplomatic breakthrough comes after intensive negotiations led by the United States, with India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh representing PM Modi at the peace summit. The release signals a potential turning point in the long-standing Israel-Palestine conflict and demonstrates growing international cooperation in Middle East peace initiatives.