Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed what he described as “decisive progress” in the peace efforts in Gaza, praising the leadership of US President Donald Trump. In a post on X, Modi referred to signs that Hamas may release hostages, calling it a “significant step forward” and adding that India would “continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace.” This comes as Trump ordered Israel on Friday to immediately stop the bombing of Gaza after Hamas said it had accepted parts of his 20-point plan to end the nearly two-year war. He wrote on Truth Social that he believes they are “ready for a lasting PEACE,” stressing that hostages needed to be released safely. “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly!” We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward.India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace.@realDonaldTrump @POTUS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the country was preparing for “immediate implementation” of the first stage of Trump’s plan, focusing on the release of hostages. However, Gaza residents told Reuters that Israeli tanks and warplanes continued to bombard shortly after Trump’s announcement, hitting areas of Gaza City and Khan Younis. Also Read: Trump gives Hamas Sunday deadline to respond to Gaza plan Timeline of the Israel-Hamas war October 7, 2023: Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing about 1,200 people and abducting 250 others, according to Israeli figures. October 8, 2023: Hezbollah in Lebanon fired missiles at Israel in support of Gaza. October 13, 2023: Israel ordered residents to evacuate Gaza City as it prepared for a major offensive. October 27, 2023: Israeli ground forces entered Gaza. November 15, 2023: Israeli troops raided Al Shifa, Gaza’s biggest hospital. November 21, 2023: The first ceasefire freed 105 Israeli hostages and 240 Palestinian detainees. January 26, 2024: The International Court of Justice told Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza. Feb 29, 2024: Gaza’s health ministry said deaths had crossed 30,000. March 7, 2024: US President Joe Biden announced a floating pier to deliver aid. June 23, 2024: Netanyahu declared the “intense fighting phase” over but said the war continued. July 27, 2024: Hezbollah attacked Israel-occupied Golan Heights, killing 12 children. August 1, 2024: Israel killed Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif. October 16, 2024: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Rafah. November 27, 2024: Israel and Hezbollah announced a ceasefire on the Lebanon front. How did Trump come into the picture? December 2, 2024: Then President-elect Trump threatened Hamas to release hostages before his inauguration. January 15, 2025: A US-brokered ceasefire was announced. January 19, 2025: Ceasefire came into effect on the eve of Trump’s inauguration. March 18, 2025: Israel resumed bombings, accusing Hamas of violating the truce. May 26, 2025: A US-Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began operations in Rafah. Also Read: The rift in Western world over Gaza, and its possible impact July 2, 2025: Trump announced Israel’s agreement to a 60-day ceasefire. September 16, 2025: The United Nations said Israel was committing genocide. September 29, 2025: Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan.
