PM speaks to Netanyahu, says ‘terrorism has no place in our world’
PM Modi spoke to the Israeli Prime Minister as tensions in the Middle East increased following Tel Aviv's assassination of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah.
PM Modi spoke to the Israeli Prime Minister as tensions in the Middle East increased following Tel Aviv's assassination of Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah.
The statement came as the Biden Administration imposed sanctions on Israelis referred to as "extremist settlers" who commit acts of violence against Palestinians.
The Israeli PM's office wrote on 'X' that the two leaders discussed the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies.
Turkish President also vowed to take steps to ensure that Israel's political and military leaders face trial in international courts for their actions in Gaza.
Speaking about the ground invasion, Netanyahu said the decision on timing of the operation was taken unanimously by the war cabinet of the country's national unity government.
The mandate he received from Rivlin would expire on April 14.
Netanyahu has heavily emphasized his relationship with Trump is seeking to shore up support with his nationalist base in Israel.
However, the next election will be held in the shadow of a corruption indictment handed down against Netanyahu last month.
Under Israeli law, while ministers cannot keep their posts after an indictment, a prime minister is not legally required to step down unless convicted and with all appeals exhausted.
The elections on Sept. 17 were the second time Israeli cast their ballots in five months.
