PM Modi and PM Netanyahu Discuss Strategic Ties and West Asia Peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The call served a dual purpose: to discuss the situation in West Asia (Middle East) and to review the progress of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.

The Israeli Prime Minister briefed PM Modi on the complex developments in the West Asia region. In response, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for achieving a “just and durable peace” in the area. Crucially, this included India’s backing for the “early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan,” which is a multilateral agreement primarily brokered by the US to end the conflict, secure the release of hostages, and begin the reconstruction and future governance of Gaza.

Beyond regional dynamics, the two leaders expressed “satisfaction at the continued momentum” in the strategic relationship between India and Israel. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening these ties for the benefit of both countries, indicating that cooperation across key sectors—such as defence, technology, and trade—remains robust.

A significant point of agreement was their unified stance against global militancy. Both leaders “strongly condemned terrorism” and reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards it in all its forms and manifestations. This shared commitment to counter-terrorism forms a vital pillar of their strategic partnership.

The conversation concluded with both PM Modi and PM Netanyahu agreeing to remain in regular contact to monitor developments and advance their strategic dialogue. The Israeli PM’s office also indicated that the leaders are planning to meet very soon, signaling a desire to continue high-level, in-person engagement.