Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call to talk about the changing situation in West Asia amidst rising tensions following recent events in the Middle East. PM Modi highlighted India’s worries over recent incidents and stressed the importance of protecting civilians. He also emphasized the urgent need to stop hostilities.
The discussion took place during a period of increased tensions in the region due to coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, causing geopolitical uncertainty and global security concerns. India has consistently called for calm, dialogue, and diplomacy to bring back stability to the area.
Following his return from a tour of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi. He arrived in Delhi at around 9.30 p.m. and promptly assessed the current security situation. The meeting was attended by senior ministers and top officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
The urgent gathering of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is viewed as a response to the recent events in West Asia, including the US-Israel strikes on Iranian targets and subsequent actions. There are reports of the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the escalating tensions, raising concerns of a wider conflict.
During a recent two-day state visit to Israel, PM Modi and Israeli leaders agreed to enhance India-Israel relations to a Special Strategic Partnership. They explored ways to enhance cooperation in strategic areas, reaffirming the strong bilateral ties. India is closely monitoring the Middle East crisis, advocating for de-escalation and stressing the importance of protecting civilian lives for regional stability.
