PM Modi Talks To Israel’s Netanyahu, Shares “Concerns On The Safety Of Maritime Traffic”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “had a productive exchange of views on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict”. According to a social media post by PM Modi, both the leaders shared their concerns on the safety of maritime traffic.
In the telephone conversation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s emphasis to support the peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict. Since October 7, the number of human casualties has been rising to 19,667 in Gaza, according to the latest reports.
”Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected,” PM Modi tweeted.
Had a productive exchange of views with PM @netanyahu on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, including shared concerns on the safety of maritime traffic. Highlighted India’s consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace & stability in the region with continued…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 19, 2023
Both leaders also discussed the need for Indian workers to Israel the Israeli PMO said in the statement. Israel needs workers to fill the shortage of workforce created by the conflict. Around 18,000 Indians are currently working in Israel as caregivers.
The Israeli prime minister”s office also shared details about the telephone conversation with PM Narendra Modi. “The two leaders spoke about the importance of safeguarding the free shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that is threatened by the Houthis at the behest of Iran, and the global interest in preventing harm to international trade, including the economies of Israel and India,” The Times of Israel reported.
The Houthis have been targeting vessels, especially the ones that are heading to Israel or have a link with the country. The Houthis have already attacked several ships in the Red Sea and have threatened further attacks on ships linked to Israel. It is saying that it has been targeting Israel in protest against its offensive in Gaza
