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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi put pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.
Modi urged deescalating the situation in the Middle East during a telephone conversation with Netanyahu.
“We discussed the current situation in West Asia (the Middle East). Emphasised the need to de-escalate. Reiterated our call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and continued humanitarian assistance,” said the Indian prime minister.
India refers to the Middle East as West Asia.
