PM Modi talks to Israel's Netanyahu, stresses need to de-escalate West Asia situation

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated their call for the immediate release of all hostages and continued humanitarian assistance.

In a post on X, Modi said Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day.

“We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for the immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for continued humanitarian assistance,” he said.

Appreciate PM @netanyahu’s phone call and warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day. We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, ceasefire and need for…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2024

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