PM Modi backs Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan as ‘pathway to stability’

September 30, 2025 by News Desk

US President Donald Trump on Monday commended Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Asim Munir for endorsing Washington’s newly unveiled Gaza peace plan.

Speaking at a White House press briefing, Trump described Pakistan’s support as “tremendous,” noting that both leaders had backed the proposal from the outset.

“The prime minister and the field marshal of Pakistan were with us right from the beginning. They just issued a statement saying they fully believe in this pact,” he said.

The remarks came shortly after the US announced its 20-point plan aimed at ending the war between Israel and Hamas. The proposal includes the release of hostages and prisoners, Hamas’s disarmament, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.

Trump also praised leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, and Indonesia for contributing to the framework, which the White House has described as a blueprint for building a “New Gaza.”

Sharif, in a post on X, welcomed the initiative, saying that a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians was vital for regional stability and economic growth.

Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed support for Trump’s proposal, calling it a credible roadmap for peace.

In a post on X, Modi wrote, “We welcome President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict. It provides a viable pathway to long term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region. We hope that all concerned will come together behind President Trump’s initiative and support this effort to end conflict and secure peace.”

Last week, Trump had lauded Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir as “great guys” ahead of their Oval Office meeting, held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

If both Israel and Hamas accept the plan, hostilities would end immediately, with Hamas releasing all Israeli hostages within 72 hours.

In exchange, Israel would free 250 Palestinian prisoners serving life terms and 1,700 detainees held since the October 2023 escalation.