Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised United States President Donald Trump’s peace efforts in Gaza, calling them a “ significant step forward ”, hours after Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to parts of a 20-point peace plan.

“Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward,” Modi said on social media. “India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace.”

On Monday, Trump announced a 20-point plan to bring peace to Gaza, saying that “we are beyond very close” to ending the conflict.

Modi had earlier welcomed the plan on Tuesday, saying that it provides a “viable pathway to long term and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people” and for West Asia.

“We hope

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