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Middle East Conflict: PM Modi Calls Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, Says ‘India Reiterates Need for an Early Cessation’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday night to convey India's concerns, emphasising civilian safety and urging early cessation of hostilities.
After U.S.-Israel strikes on February 28, 2026, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran launched rapid retaliation into Sunday, including a missile attack in Beit Shemesh killing at least nine people and leaving 11 missing.
The CCS met Sunday night to review the situation, with ministers briefing on West Asia airspace disruptions and hundreds of Indians stranded in Dubai and Doha.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with regional counterparts, stressing dialogue and the safety of India's diaspora in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain, on Saturday.
The outreach follows a review of the Strait of Hormuz closure and concerns over Indian oil carriers, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizing regional stability.

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