Israel and Hamas sign first phase of peace plan, PM Modi and world leaders react

October 9, 2025 10:27 AM

Israel and Hamas sign first phase of peace plan, PM Modi and world leaders react

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the agreement on the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. He described the development as a reflection of the strong leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed hope that the release of hostages, along with enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, will provide much-needed respite and pave the way for lasting peace in the region. “We welcome the...

Trump to push proposal for elusive Gaza peace in Netanyahu talks

September 29, 2025 10:51 AM

Trump to push proposal for elusive Gaza peace in Netanyahu talks

Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, with the U.S. president pushing a Gaza peace proposal after a slew of Western leaders embraced Palestinian statehood in defiance of American and Israeli opposition. In Netanyahu’s fourth visit since Trump returned to office in January, the right-wing Israeli leader will be looking to shore up his country’s most important relationship as it faces growing international isolation nearly two years int...