Netanyahu Suspends Key Meeting To Speak With PM Modi After Gaza Peace Deal

Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement Leads to Diplomatic Conversations

  • A peace agreement between Israel and Hamas has been reached to end the ongoing war. The deal includes a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages. Following this development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu temporarily suspended an important security cabinet meeting to take Modi’s call. The meeting was being held to discuss the details of the new agreement with Hamas.

PM Modi Congratulates Netanyahu on the Peace Deal

During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi congratulated Netanyahu on achieving progress toward peace and the release of hostages. The Israeli side confirmed that Netanyahu expressed gratitude to India for its continued support for peace efforts in the region.

Modi’s Statement on Social Media

  • Prime Minister Modi later shared details of the call on the X platform. He wrote that he congratulated his friend, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, on the progress made with support from U.S. President Donald Trump to end the Gaza conflict.
  • Modi also welcomed the agreement, emphasizing that it would increase humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza while ensuring the release of hostages. He added that terrorism in any form must not be tolerated anywhere in the world.

Earlier Conversation with U.S. President Trump

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. During that call, he praised Trump’s efforts in advancing the Gaza peace plan. Modi also mentioned that both leaders discussed bilateral trade issues as part of their conversation.