Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalation of the Israel-Hezbollah battle. PM Modi denounded the violence within the Center East saying terrorism has no place in our world and stated that India is dedicated to supporting efforts for early restoration of peace in West Asia.
“Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about latest developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It’s essential to forestall regional escalation and make sure the secure launch of all hostages. India is dedicated to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” PM Modi stated in a submit on X.
Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about latest developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It’s essential to forestall regional escalation and make sure the secure launch of all hostages. India is dedicated to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 30, 2024
The latest Israeli strikes have killed Hezbollah’s chief Nasrallah and 6 of his prime commanders and officers within the final 10 days. The Israeli strikes have additionally hit hundreds of militant targets throughout massive elements of Lebanon killing over 1,000 individuals up to now two weeks.
Hezbollah, which has vowed retaliation for Nasrallah’s killing, has considerably elevated its rocket assaults up to now week to a number of hundred day by day. Nevertheless, most of its rocket assaults have been intercepted or fallen in open areas. Hezbollah had been firing rockets and missiles into northern Israel after Hamas’ October 7 assault from Gaza into Israel sparked a conflict there.
PM Modi had earlier spoken with Netanyahu on August 16 the place the 2 leaders mentioned the scenario in West Asia. The PM had then emphasised the necessity to de-escalate the scenario and known as for speedy launch of all hostages and the necessity for continued humanitarian help for the affected. The Indian Prime Minister had known as for an early and peaceable decision of the battle by means of dialogue and diplomacy.
In the meantime, Israel has launched small floor raids in opposition to Hezbollah even because it prepares for a bigger floor operation in Lebanon, in response to a report within the Related Press.
The report quoting a US official stated that Israel has knowledgeable the US concerning the raids which can be underway and that Israel has not offered timing on plans for a bigger operation.