NEW DELHI: Amid the specter of a wider regional battle in West Asia following the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by Israel, PM Modi spoke on Monday to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu expressing solidarity on the difficulty of terrorism whereas additionally underlining the necessity to forestall regional escalation. Modi stated there isn’t any place for terrorism on the planet.
The PM additionally underscored India’s dedication to supporting peace efforts.He had final week additionally met Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on the margins of UNGA and expressed deep concern in regards to the humanitarian scenario in Gaza.
Terrorism has no place in our world: PM Modi to Netanyahu
Whereas assembly Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on the margins of UNGA final week, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s continued help to the folks of Palestine.
“Spoke to PM Netanyahu about latest developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It’s essential to forestall regional escalation and make sure the secure launch of all hostages. India is dedicated to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” stated Modi on X.
The killing of Nasrallah has sparked fears of a full-fledged struggle between Israel and Iran, and of plunging the complete area into battle. Given India’s power pursuits, a nine-million robust diaspora within the Gulf area and ongoing efforts to get the India-Center East-Europe Financial Hall (IMEEC) initiative going, it’s necessary for India that peace is restored on the earliest. Govt, nonetheless, whereas calling upon Israel to observe worldwide humanitarian legislation and searching for and finish to civilian deaths, has maintained there will be no justification for terrorism and has repeatedly condemned the Oct 7 Hamas terrorist assaults.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon final week killed seven high-ranking commanders and officers from the Hezbollah militant group, together with its chief Nasrallah.
The scenario appears to have taken a flip for the more severe with Iran’s supreme chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowing Nasrallah’s demise “is not going to be in useless”, and first Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref saying it will result in Israel’s “destruction”.
