Prime Minister Modi welcomed the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing India’s support for President Trump’s peace efforts. The statement came ahead of a global peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, where India endorsed a two-State solution

New Delhi: With all 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas back in Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed their release after over two years of captivity and said India supports US President Donald Trump’s “sincere efforts” to bring peace to the region.

Modi’s remarks came hours before President Trump and several other global leaders attended a peace summit in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh represented PM Modi at the summit.

The Ministry

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