With Israel and Hamas reaching a deal for the release of some hostages and prisoners as well as a four-day pause in fighting, PM Modi on Wednesday expressed hope that all hostages would be released soon and reiterated his condemnation of terrorism and civilian deaths. Addressing the virtual G20 summit, Modi underscored the significance of “timely and uninterrupted” humanitarian aid in Gaza, while also calling for efforts to ensure that the Israel-Hamas fighting didn’t turn into a wider regional conflict.