Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasising the need for de-escalation and an early cessation of hostilities amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The conversation comes at a time of heightened tensions involving Israel, Iran and the United States, with growing international concern over the risk of a wider regional war.
Call for restraint and dialogue
Modi stressed the importance of restoring stability and avoiding further escalation. He underlined that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable path forward.
India has consistently advocated peaceful resolution of disputes and has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint in order to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
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India’s balancing diplomacy
The phone call reflects India’s diplomatic outreach to key stakeholders in the crisis. Earlier, Modi had also spoken with leaders from the Gulf region, reiterating India’s concern over regional stability and the safety of its citizens.
India maintains strategic ties with Israel in defence and technology, while also sharing deep economic and diaspora links with Gulf nations, placing New Delhi in a delicate but influential diplomatic position.
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As global leaders intensify efforts to prevent a broader conflict, Modi’s outreach to Netanyahu signals India’s call for immediate de-escalation. With tensions continuing to simmer, the focus now shifts to whether diplomatic channels can succeed in halting further violence.
