PM Modi stresses need to de-escalate situation in call with Netanyahu

PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day in the conversation.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 16, 2024) stressed the need for de-escalation of the situation in West Asia during a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated their call for immediate release of all hostages and continued humanitarian assistance.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said Mr. Netanyahu extended his warm wishes on India’s 78th Independence Day.

“We discussed the current situation in West Asia. Emphasized on the need to de-escalate the situation. Reiterated our call for immediate release of all hostages, a ceasefire and the need for continued humanitarian assistance,” he said.

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