New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the agreement on the first phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, calling it a reflection of the "strong leadership" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

"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," Modi said on X.

The Prime Minister also expressed hope that 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."His remarks came shortly after President Trump announced that Hamas, the Gaza-based Palestinian militant organisation, and Israel had agreed to the fir...