At a time when tension, arising out of the
conflict between Israel and Hamas, continues to escalate, External Affairs
Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and
discussed the situation in Gaza on Tuesday.
The External Affairs Minister assured to
“remain in touch” as he spoke to Cohen amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
“Just spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister
Eli Cohen. Discussed the Gaza situation, Lebanon and safety of maritime traffic
in the region,” Jaishankar wrote on X.
“Will continue to remain in touch,” he
added.
The conflict in Gaza escalated after the
October 7 attack by Hamas, where about 2,500 terrorists breached the border
into Israel from the Gaza Strip, leading to casualties and the seizure of
hostages.
Israel has characterised its Gaza
offensive as targeting Hamas’ infrastructure with the goal of eliminating the
entire terror group while making efforts to minimise civilian casualties.
Meanwhile, Jaishankar also had a
telephone conversation with Cohen in November, as he reaffirmed Bharat’s commitment
to “countering terrorism, observance of international humanitarian law and a
two-state solution.”
The discussion centred on the prevailing
situation in Gaza and the significance of finding a solution that ensures
regional stability and peace.
Reiterating Bharat’s firm stance against
terrorism, Jaishankar underscored the nation’s unwavering commitment to
countering the menace. He emphasised the necessity of observing international
humanitarian law, ensuring that civilian lives are protected in conflict zones.
The region is reeling under a
humanitarian crisis and rights groups have urged for more aid than what is
currently reaching the civilians there, according to reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of
the first global leaders to condemn the terror attacks and express solidarity
with Israel.
ANI
