Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:44am on 10 Oct 2025,Friday India Global
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paused his security cabinet meeting on Gaza's ceasefire deal to take a congratulatory phone call from PM Narendra Modi. Modi welcomed the hostage release agreement and enhanced humanitarian assistance under President Trump's 20-point Gaza Peace Plan, reaffirming that terrorism is unacceptable anywhere. The Israeli government subsequently approved "phase one" of the ceasefire, with officials stating it takes effect immediately. Trump announced hostages would be released Monday or Tuesday, planning an Egypt trip for official signing. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attended Jerusalem's government meeting where the US-brokered deal was approved, marking what Trump called a "momentous breakthrough." (PC: The Hindu)
