New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza

"We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace," PM Modi said in a post on X.

PM Modi's remarks came hours after Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners in what is being seen as the biggest breakthrough in months in the fresh phase of conflict...