Modi highlighted the issue of safety, security of Indian citizens in Israel and Netanyahu “assured of full cooperation and support”
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned all forms of terrorism during a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and raised the issue of the safety and security of Indian citizens in Israel.
This was the first contact between the two leaders since the brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas and other factions over the weekend that sparked fresh tensions in the region. Some 900 Israeli nationals were killed in the attacks and another 700 Palestinians have died in retaliatory Israeli strikes.
Modi, who received the phone call from Netanyahu, reiterated that India “strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, said a readout from the external affairs ministry.
He expressed “deep condolences and sympathy for those killed and wounded as a result of the terrorist attacks in Israel” and told Netanyahu that the people of India stand in solidarity with Israel.
Modi highlighted the issue of safety and security of Indian citizens in Israel, and Netanyahu “assured of full cooperation and support”, the readout said. The two leaders agreed to remain in close touch.