Modi-Netanyahu discuss Gaza plan; India-Israel ties deepen
Modi-Netanyahu discuss Gaza plan; India-Israel ties deepen
Leaders briefed on the Gaza peace plan and outlined a stronger India-Israel strategic partnership for 2026, focusing on counterterrorism and shared democratic values.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed Narendra Modi on the Gaza peace plan in a phone call, with Modi wishing him a Happy New Year and reaffirming India’s support for a just and durable peace in the region. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead, and Modi emphasized their shared resolve to fight terrorism with greater determination.
They identified shared priorities to deepen bilateral ties in 2026, grounded in forward-looking cooperation, mutual trust and shared democratic values. Both leaders pledged to maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of terrorism and to pursue coordinated action to counter this menace.
The conversation touched on regional and global issues of mutual interest, and they outlined a joint working plan to shape bilateral ties in 2026. The plan covers diplomacy, security, economic issues, cyber, agriculture and water. Progress on ties has been highlighted by past visits of Israeli ministers to India, the signing of a bilateral investment treaty during Bezalel Smotrich’s visit, and the finalisation of terms of reference for a potential free trade agreement during a commerce ministry engagement.
Modi's social media post underscored their commitment to a stronger strategic partnership and to advancing cooperation in areas like cyber, water management and agriculture, while reaffirming their shared determination to combat terrorism and strengthen regional peace.
