PM Modi’s praise for Trump’s peace plan and what this means | 4 points

What India’s praise amid US’ acrid comments means

PM Modi’s praise for Trump came after US administration imposed hefty tariffs on Indian imports once again. Trump even unfairly imposed a ‘penalty tariff’ on India for ‘buying Russian oil’.

Moreover, India has consistently rejected Trump’s claim that he stopped a full-fledged war between India and Pakistan, following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’. He even called India [and China] primary funder of the Russian war in Ukraine and called on European nations to impose sanctions for the “funders”.

Chief trade adviser to Trump, Peter Navarro, even said India is reaping profits from the war.

PM Modi’s post on X, praising Trump could work as a step towards improving US-India relations. Modi’s post mentioning “larger West Asian region” reaffirms that the strong ties are based on shared strategic interests.

The post also puts Modi’s stamp on Trump’s efforts in pursuit of “world peace” [and a Nobel Peace Prize].

While Trump has called Modi his “good friend,” he has refused to back down on his tariff demands.

The US President went as far as to call India a “dead economy”, while his Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently said that India (and Brazil) needs to be “fixed” by the US.

What is Trump’s peace plan for Gaza?

Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a new peace proposal for Gaza, urging Hamas to agree or face further military action.

Under Trump’s peace plan, Hamas and Israel would have to immediately cease all hostilities and the former would need to release 20 Israeli hostages alive and hand over the remains of more than two dozen believed dead within 72 hours. In return, Israel would free hundreds of Palestinians currently in detention.

‘Hamas must abdicate Gaza’: What this means

As per sources British broadcaster BBC spoke to, Washington sent the 20-point proposal to Hamas. The plan specifies that Hamas would be excluded from any future role in governing Gaza, while leaving open the prospect of an eventual Palestinian state.

At a White House press briefing, Trump described the deal as “a historic day for peace”, but warned that the US would back Israel in “finishing the job of eliminating Hamas” if the group rejects the terms. Netanyahu reinforced that message, saying Israel “will finish the job” if Hamas refuses or fails to comply.

What’s in the plan for Palestinians?

It stresses a major “economic development plan” to rebuild Gaza, stating Israel will neither annex nor permanently occupy the territory. Unlike earlier proposals, it assures Palestinians they will not be forced to leave Gaza. Instead the plan promises opportunities for them to “stay and build a better future”.

The plan came shortly after Netanyahu condemned Western recognition of a Palestinian state during a fiery speech at the UN, branding such moves a “mark of shame”. Many delegates walked out during his address.

The Palestinian Authority, which administers the West Bank, welcomed Trump’s plan as “sincere and determined”. In a statement carried by Palestine’s WAFA news agency, it reaffirmed its readiness to work with the US, regional powers, and international partners to halt the war, ensure that humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, and secure the release of hostages and prisoners.

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