Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed regional developments. During the conversation, PM Modi reaffirmed India's support for an early implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan aimed at an imminent truce.
PM Modi and Netanyahu also exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the region. Prime Minister Modi reiterated New Delhi’s support for efforts aimed at achieving a "just and durable peace," including the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan as proposed by US President Donald Trump.
He underlined India’s longstanding position favouring dialogue, diplomacy, and a peaceful resolution to conflicts.
During the conversation, the two leaders strongly condemned terrorism and reaffirmed their shared "zero-tolerance approach" toward terrorism in all forms.
The emphasis on counterterrorism cooperation comes amid heightened global concerns over violent extremism and instability in parts of West Asia.
Both leaders also agreed to remain in touch as they continue to monitor regional developments and advance bilateral cooperation, reaffirming the strategic importance of the India–Israel partnership in a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment.
PM Modi and Netanyahu also expressed satisfaction over the "continued momentum" in the India–Israel Strategic Partnership and reiterated their commitment to further enhance cooperation across areas of mutual interest.
They also explored additional avenues to strengthen collaboration in defence, technology, trade, and innovation.
In October this year, PM Modi welcomed Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his 20-point Gaza peace plan.
Modi described the development as a "reflection of the strong leadership of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," and noted that the initial breakthrough offers a hopeful opening for further progress toward stability in the region.
Trump’s 20-point proposal lays out not only an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas but also a detailed blueprint for Gaza’s administration once hostilities end.
Also released by the White House, the plan was presented as a comprehensive roadmap aimed at ending the conflict and shaping Gaza’s political future.
A key element of the proposal is the creation of an interim governing council, to be chaired by Trump and include prominent global figures such as former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The framework emphasised that residents of Gaza will not be displaced and states that fighting would stop at once should both Israel and Hamas agree to the terms.
Last month, the UN Security Council approved Trump’s peace initiative, which also called for the deployment of international forces.
The Council’s vote marked a significant step in advancing Washington’s 20-point plan, endorsing what has become the first internationally backed, structured roadmap for enforcing a ceasefire, rebuilding the war-torn territory, and establishing its future governance.
The resolution was backed by 13 countries -- including the UK, France and Somalia -- with none voting against the proposal. Russia and China abstained.
Source: India Today