Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar on Tuesday expressed thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showing support to the US initiative of peace plan aimed at ending the current violence in Gaza, calling for other countries also to support the initiative.
The statement came after US President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point framework of peace at the White House, addressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Azar described the move as "historic."
"What was presented yesterday in the White House was a presentation of a complete plan to bring the war in Gaza to an end, but also a vision, a vision for the future," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Trump's plan earlier during the day, describing it as a move towards regional stability.
On X, Modi posted, "We appreciate President Donald J. Trump's announcement of a wide-ranging plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. It offers a workable way towards enduring and sustainable peace, security and development for the Palestinian and Israeli people, as also for the broader West Asian region."
Azar emphasized that the move has strong international support.
"It has the support of Arab nations that commended President Trump for the plan. It has the support of Muslim nations. It has global support. It has the support of Prime Minister Modi, who just tweeted in support. We are very grateful to Prime Minister Modi for his support of the plan," he said.
"We hope increasingly more countries can join us," he continued.
Describing the conditions for Palestinian self-rule under the plan, Azar underscored the importance of democratic institutions, rule of law, and accountability.
Those requirements, he said, encompass a constitution or equivalent legal document, free press, free and fair elections, guarantees of human rights and religious freedom, and an independent judiciary that can enforce due process.
He also clarified that economic systems need to be transparent and impartial, with anti-corruption measures, enforceable contracts, and eligibility for membership in the International Monetary Fund.
School reforms are also key, Azar noted, calling for the elimination of incitement from textbooks and an end to any incentives that encourage violence or criminality.
The other requirements are civilian and police oversight over all areas, full demilitarization, and compliance with the overarching vision of peace.
On the security issue, Azar mentioned that after hostages are released, Israel would withdraw to the yellow line until an agreed security fence is established.
He also referred to the role of regional actors and stated, "There is a sound Egyptian and Qatari position and a wider Arab consensus on Hamas. There is a possibility that Hamas can embrace it now."
He called for an effort to combat extremism in Gaza. He was optimistic about future economic relations.
"We want to ensure de-radicalisation in Gaza. I hope it's possible. We can share the economic prosperity of Israel with Palestine. We expect a timeline for the release of hostages by Hamas," he said, pointing to the 72-hour timeline.
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