India expressed support for the ceasefire declared between Israel and Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of steps towards peace. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, welcomed the ceasefire during a media briefing in New Delhi, highlighting India’s stance on peace efforts.
The ceasefire announcement followed US President Donald Trump’s initiative to ease tensions between Israel and Lebanon in connection to the Iran conflict. While Lebanon is not in a formal war with Israel, Hezbollah’s presence in southern Lebanon has led to sporadic conflicts with Israel.
In response to queries about Israel’s request for India to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, Jaiswal mentioned that such issues are handled through established processes. Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, emphasized the need for India to designate Hamas as a terror group during an interaction with Hindu leaders, citing Hamas’s connections with radical Islamist organizations.
Sa’ar also highlighted the positive trajectory of Israel-India relations and Israel’s ongoing fight against radical Islam. He underscored Israel’s efforts to counter threats posed by radical Islamist groups, particularly the Iranian regime, and the broader implications of this struggle beyond the Middle East.
