Prime Minister Modi welcomed the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan between Israel and Hamas. In a message on X, he praised the leadership of PM Netanyahu and hoped the agreement would ensure aid and peace for Gaza.

Egypt announced that the summit will take place at Sharm El-Sheikh on Monday. It will be co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. Leaders from over 20 nations will join to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and regional peace.

UN Chief Antonio Guterres will also attend the summit. The recent ceasefire deal was achieved through Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and US mediation. It includes troop withdrawals, opening of aid routes, and release of hostages and prisoners in the first phase.

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Netanyahu made the announcement during a visit to a military base near the enclave. However, he did not specify when or where the negotiations would begin. Reports from Israeli media suggest no delegation has yet been sent to Doha or Cairo.

The Israeli security cabinet was expected to meet Thursday night to finalize the plan for a full assault on Gaza City. This comes as Israel mobilized 60,000 reservists, with another 20,000 expected soon.

Hamas recently accepted a ceasefire and hostage release proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar. Israel has not yet issued an official response.

Netanyahu also listed five conditions for ending the conflict: disarming Hamas, releasing hostages, demilitarizing Gaza, maintaining Israeli security control, and setting up a non-Hamas, non-Palestinian Authority body to manage daily governance.

Meanwhile, overnight Israeli strikes killed 70 and injured 356 in Gaza. Health officials say the death toll since October 7, 2023, has climbed to 62,192.

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