Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (September 30, 2025) welcomed a new 20-point peace plan for Gaza, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. The plan aims to end the ongoing war in Gaza and establish a framework for long-term peace and reconstruction 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,” said PM Modi in a statement shared in Hebrew, Arabic, English, and Chinese on social media.
The peace proposal includes the creation of a “Board of Peace”, which will temporarily supervise governance in Gaza. The board will be chaired by President Trump and include international leaders, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas within 72 hours, and a withdrawal of Israeli forces based on a phased process tied to demilitarization benchmarks.
The Board of Peace will oversee Gaza until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform program enabling it to take over governance securely and effectively. The framework aligns with earlier peace efforts, including Trump’s 2020 proposal and the Saudi-French peace plan.
Following Modi’s endorsement, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar highlighted potential opportunities for India in Gaza’s reconstruction.
“Gaza will need a lot of rebuilding, and there will be opportunities worth dozens of billions of dollars. India has the capability to deliver large infrastructure projects, and we welcome their involvement,” Azar said during a media briefing in New Delhi.
India has long supported a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, the Ministry of External Affairs has not yet clarified how that policy aligns with the temporary international governance of Gaza envisioned in Trump’s new plan.
India’s proactive endorsement marks a notable development in its West Asia policy, signaling increased willingness to engage in post-conflict stabilization efforts in the region.
