India, Oct. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India welcomes US President Donald Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Modi referred to the indications of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and said it marks a significant step forward in efforts to restore peace in the region.

In a post on X, PM Narendra Modi said, "We welcome President Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace."

Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to en...