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Modi, Netanyahu Reaffirm Ties, Back Early Gaza Peace Plan in Phone Call

The leaders set plans to meet soon, with teams working to reschedule Netanyahu's postponed India visit.

Overview

  • Official readouts said the prime ministers reviewed the IndiaIsrael strategic partnership and signaled further collaboration in defence, technology, trade and innovation.
  • Both leaders condemned terrorism and reiterated a zero-tolerance approach toward attacks in all forms and manifestations.
  • Modi reaffirmed India’s support for a just and durable peace that includes the early implementation of the US-backed Gaza Peace Plan.
  • Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the two agreed to meet very soon, as Indian and Israeli teams coordinate new dates for Netanyahu’s trip; Israel reiterated full confidence in India’s security and denied security-based postponement reports.
  • The call followed reports of preparations for the plan’s next phase in Gaza, with Israeli and US statements pointing to expected announcements on mechanisms such as a Board of Peace and an international stabilisation force.