In a silent but resounding show of international solidarity, US President Donald Trump has reposted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's glowing endorsement of his ambitious 20-point Gaza peace blueprint on Truth Social, amplifying the Indian leader's call for unity without uttering a single word of his own. The move comes as the world holds its breath, with Hamas staring down a stark ultimatum to accept the proposal or face dire repercussions, potentially ending the nearly two-year bloodbath that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives and ravaged the enclave.
Modi's Tuesday message on X was a masterstroke of diplomacy, hailing Trump's "Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict" as a "viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace, security, and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the larger West Asian region." He urged "all concerned" to rally behind the initiative, a multilingual nod—spanning seven languages—that underscores India's balanced stance in the Israel-Palestine saga, blending support for a two-state vision with deepening ties to both Jerusalem and Washington. Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar wasted no time in thanking Modi, spotlighting New Delhi's potential "key role" in Gaza's reconstruction, from infrastructure rebuilds to economic revival.
Unveiled Monday alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump's roadmap charts a high-stakes path to de-escalation: an immediate ceasefire, Hamas releasing all hostages—alive and dead—within 72 hours, a reciprocal Israeli prisoner swap (250 lifers plus 1,700 post-October 7 detainees), full disarmament of Palestinian militants, and a phased Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) withdrawal, leaving only a security buffer along borders. Post-war, a Trump-chaired "Board of Peace"—featuring ex-UK PM Tony Blair and global experts—would helm a transitional authority, overseeing UN-monitored aid surges for rubble clearance, hospital fixes, and power grid repairs, while deradicalizing Gaza and kickstarting a "New Gaza" economic boom modeled on Middle East "miracle cities."
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The plan's rollout has ignited a cascade of endorsements from unlikely quarters. Arab heavyweights like Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Qatar, and Egypt issued a joint nod, praising the "sincere efforts" for humanitarian corridors and Rafah crossing reopenings. France's Emmanuel Macron demanded Hamas's swift buy-in, while even Russia and China voiced cautious support for de-escalation. Netanyahu, fresh off Oval Office huddles, declared it aligns with Israel's security red lines, vowing operational freedom if militants balk. Yet cracks show: far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich branded it a "diplomatic failure," and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad slammed it as a "recipe to blow up the region."
Enter the wildcard: Hamas. Mediators Qatar and Egypt relayed the blueprint late Monday, but the group—responsible for the October 7, 2023, rampage that killed 1,200 Israelis and snatched 250 hostages—hasn't formally responded. A Palestinian insider, speaking anonymously, revealed internal huddles with factions like Islamic Jihad could drag "several days" amid "complexities." Trump's Tuesday thunderclap at Quantico's military base left no room for delay: "We have one signature that we need, and that signature will pay in hell if they don't sign," he barked to assembled brass, pegging a "three or four days" deadline and warning of a "very sad end" for holdouts. "For their own good," he added, echoing vows of full US backing for Israel's response if talks tank.
As Trump's repost ripples across social spheres—garnering buzz from Delhi to Dubai—the stakes skyrocket. With Gaza's 2.3 million souls displaced, famine stalking northern pockets, and reconstruction costs ballooning toward $100 billion, Modi's imprimatur injects fresh momentum. Analysts see it as a savvy pivot from Trump's earlier February 2025 "Riviera" vision—once derided for eyeing mass Palestinian relocations to Libya or Sudan—that drew global fury. This iteration, leaning on UNRWA for aid and Blair's blueprint for governance, dangles incentives like frozen asset releases and investment influxes to sweeten the pot.
Yet skeptics abound. Hamas's silence fuels fears of sabotage, with whispers of internal rifts over disarmament demands that could dismantle their power base. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the overture but stressed two-state fidelity, while UN envoys warn of enforcement pitfalls without ironclad commitments. In India, Modi's multilingual tweet—contrasting his past swat of Trump's Kashmir meddling—signals a thaw in Indo-US vibes, even amid tariff tussles, positioning Bharat as a reconstruction linchpin with its tech and pharma prowess.
As the 72-hour hostage clock ticks and Trump's "Board of Peace" looms, the repost isn't just a share—it's a gauntlet. Will Hamas fold, or will Gaza's rubble claim more dreams? With Modi and a chorus of capitals in Trump's corner, the arid sands of diplomacy may yet bloom. But in the Holy Land's shadow, peace remains as elusive as ever—one signature away from salvation or scorched earth.
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