‘Visionary plan has…’: White House makes BIG statement on PM Modi’s support to Trump’s Gaza peace plan, says it will…

Trump Gaza Peace Plan: The White House has hailed President Doland Trump’s peace proposal for war-torn Gaza Strip as a “visionary” plan that will transform the battle-ravaged region into a “beacon of prosperity”, and noted that the plan has garnered “global support” from world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

White House hails PM Modi’s support for Trump’s plan

In a statement on Wednesday, the White House said Trump’s “groundbreaking plan for peace in Gaza has galvanised a chorus of international praise as the potential pivotal turning point after years of devastating war” and has been hailed as a “game changer” by world nations.

“President Trump’s comprehensive framework emphasises an urgent end to hostilities, the full liberation of all hostages, sustained humanitarian relief, and Gaza’s transformation into a beacon of prosperity,” it said, adding that the “visionary” plan has been embraced by key leaders across the globe, from PM Narendra Modi, to the Arab world and the West.

The White House statement listed reactions and comments of world leaders, including PM Modi, on Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war. It also included the joint statement issued by Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt.

The statements of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney; China; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen; French President Emmanuel Macron; Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni; Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba; British Prime Minister Keir Starmer; Palestinian Authority and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. were also included.

What did PM Modi say about Trump’s Gaza plan?

On Tuesday, PM Modi welcomed Doland Trump’s ‘Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict’, stating that the proposal provides a viable roadmap for long-term and sustainable peace in the region.

“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,” PM Modi posted on X.

Earlier, on Monday, during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war, under which Gaza Strip is to be temporarily governed by a Palestinian technocratic government, with no role for Hamas, and Israel will not annex Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

The plan mandates Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and return the mortal remains of 20 others who are presumed dead, and calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip followed by a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from the region, and complete disarmament of Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies)