PM Modi – Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu discuss Israel-Hamas war

PM Modi – Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu discuss Israel-Hamas war

Reportedly PM Modi and his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu discussed on Israel-Hamas war the need to protect shipping and the global economy from attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen, a statement from Netanyahu’s office reportedly said.

PM Modi took to his social media to inform on.his conversation with Netanyahu and said the two leaders had a productive exchange of views on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

In a post on X, formerly(twitter) PM Modi said he shared concerns with Netanyahu “on the safety of maritime traffic”
He also highlighted “India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace and stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected.

Reports reveal that the Iran-backed Houthis attacked numerous vessels over recent weeks, saying they are targeting ships in the Red Sea “with links to Israel” in protest against its military offensive in Gaza. The group has warned against sailing towards the area. The attacks raised concerns about the impact on the passage of oil, grain and other goods on the global trade route.

The leaders also spoke on moving forward on a proposal to bring labourers from India to Israel, which has suffered a flight of Thai and other foreign workers during the Gaza war that erupted on October 7,” Reuters reported.

Israel launched a war against Hamas, which rules Gaza, in October this year after Hamas invaded southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and taking some 240 hostages.

Since the war began, at least 19,667 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip since October 7, said the Hamas-run health ministry.

News Edit K.V.Raman