In a post on X, Modi said, “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone to review the evolving regional situation, voicing India’s concern over the recent developments and stressing that the protection of civilian lives must remain paramount.
In a post on X, Modi said, “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. Conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities.”
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The conversation took place against the backdrop of heightened tensions in the region, with continuing hostilities fuelling fears of a wider escalation. Although Modi did not go into specifics about the issues discussed, India has consistently advocated restraint and dialogue during periods of conflict in West Asia.
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Government sources indicated that New Delhi’s stance continues to be anchored in its longstanding commitment to peace, stability and civilian safety. “India has always advocated that differences should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy,” a senior official said, emphasising that safeguarding civilians must be a central concern.
India has traditionally supported initiatives aimed at achieving a negotiated and peaceful resolution to conflicts in the region, maintaining that diplomacy remains the most sustainable path forward.
Modi’s outreach to Netanyahu underscores India’s ongoing engagement with key regional stakeholders as it closely tracks the fast-changing situation. Analysts note that India’s emphasis on civilian protection and an early end to hostilities reflects its broader foreign policy approach of pairing strategic partnerships with a principled call for peace.
The Prime Minister’s remarks highlight New Delhi’s concern over the humanitarian consequences of the conflict and reiterate its appeal for de-escalation at the earliest opportunity.
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