PM Modi holds dialogue with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu amid Gaza conflict

Along with “shared concerns” about the security of marine traffic in the area, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu had a “productive” discussion on Tuesday regarding the Israel-Hamas war.

During the phone conversation, PM Modi emphasised that India has consistently supported the prompt restoration of peace and stability in the region while providing ongoing humanitarian aid to those impacted.

“Had a productive exchange of views with PM @netanyahu on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, including shared concerns on the safety of maritime traffic,” PM Modi posted on ‘X’.

“Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected,” he said.

The region’s marine traffic safety has been a source of worry.

Concerns were raised last week when a commercial ship in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen was struck by a missile that was purportedly fired by Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

(With agency inputs)