Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, where they addressed the ongoing situation in West Asia. Modi emphasized that terrorism has no place in the world and stressed the importance of preventing further escalation in the region. He also called for the safe release of all hostages, reaffirming India’s commitment to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability. His remarks were shared through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The conflict in West Asia has been intensifying since the abduction of Israeli citizens by Hamas in October last year. In response to attacks, Israel has expanded its retaliatory airstrikes, not only targeting Gaza but also Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who have also attacked Israel.
Israel has informed the United States about plans for a limited ground operation, according to reports from the Washington Post. Additionally, on Saturday, the Israeli army announced the elimination of Hezbollah’s leader, Nasrallah, during a strike on the group’s command headquarters in Beirut. This has prompted a strong reaction from hardliners in Iran, with calls for drastic actions against Israel, including the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the development of nuclear weapons.
In response, Netanyahu asserted that no place in the Middle East is beyond Israel’s reach. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati has appealed for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Beirut.
