Team News Riveting
New Delhi, October 13
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has welcomed the release of all the Israeli hostages after over two years of captivity.
Over 1200 people were killed while 251 were taken hostage after Hamas and other militant group attacked famous Nova Music Festival in Israel on October 7, 2023. According to Israel, 75 hostages were killed on 7 October 2023 or in Hamas captivity. Most of the hostages were released as part of different deals.
Under the Donald Trump’s peace initiative, the final 20 living hostages were released today.
The Prime Minister said their freedom is a tribute to the courage of their families, the peace efforts of President Donald Trump and the resolve of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Modi also expressed support for President Trump’s sincere efforts to bring peace to the region.
In a post on X, Shri Modi said;
“We welcome the release of all hostages after over two years of captivity. Their freedom stands as a tribute to the courage of their families, the unwavering peace efforts of President Trump and the strong resolve of Prime Minister Netanyahu. We support President Trump’s sincere efforts to bring peace to the region.
