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**The Hindu News Article**

**Modi Applauds Trump’s Gaza Initiative as Ceasefire Looms**

**Washington D.C. – October 5, 2025, 06:43 am IST**

Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza are rising as U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Israel has agreed to an “initial withdrawal line,” shared with Hamas, paving the way for a potential prisoner exchange and further de-escalation.

“After negotiations, Israel has agreed to the initial withdrawal line, which we have shown to and shared with Hamas. When Hamas confirms, the Ceasefire will be IMMEDIATELY effective, the Hostages and Prisoner Exchange will begin, and we will create the conditions for the next phase of withdrawal, which will bring us close to the end of this 3,000 YEAR CATASTROPHE. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, STAY TUNED!” Trump posted on his social media platform.

The announcement follows appeals from hostage families and reports of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza. The news comes amid allegations of exploitation of vulnerable women in Gaza. The Times of Israel news agency reports that the army is planning its first phase of the Trump peace initiative.

The White House released a video of President Trump thanking several Arab nations for their support in brokering the potential peace deal, including Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. “Everybody was unified in wanting this war to end and seeing peace in the Middle East. And we’re very close to achieving that,” said Trump.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly welcomed Trump’s leadership on the Gaza issue and Hamas’ positive response to the hostage release.
If confirmed by Hamas, the agreement will immediately activate a prisoner exchange and set the stage for further Israeli withdrawal. Trump emphasized that this could bring an end to what he called a “3,000-year catastrophe.” However, details of the withdrawal line and the specifics of the prisoner exchange remain undisclosed.

*Stay tuned to The Hindu for further updates on this developing story.*

**Analysis from an Indian Perspective:**

The announcement is significant for India, which has historically maintained close ties with both Israel and Palestine.

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