To discuss regional developments and the pressing need to address the issue of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which is experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and updated him on recent developments in the fighting in the Gaza Strip,” the Israeli Prime Minister posted on X from his official handle.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and updated him on recent developments in the fighting in the Gaza Strip. The sides also discussed the effort to release the hostages and the issue of humanitarian assistance. pic.twitter.com/EJzlR2dupE
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) March 11, 2024
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Gaza Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict
Over 30,000 Palestinians were thought to have perished in the operation in Gaza, which Israel carried out in retaliation for the Hamas militant attack on October 7 that claimed the lives of about 1,200 Israelis and captured another 250.
The endeavor to free the hostages and the problem of humanitarian aid were also discussed by the parties, he said.
The UN has issued a warning that at least 576,000 people in the Gaza Strip—one-quarter of the population—face catastrophic levels of food insecurity as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.
Addressing Humanitarian Needs and Diplomatic Engagements in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Israel has been under pressure from the West to increase land deliveries by creating more routes and opening more crossings. In addition, Mr. Doval met Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Israeli counterpart, Tzakhi Hanegbi, who was also present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi actively participates in talks to advance peace and stability in the region and has maintained constant communication with key regional leaders from the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan.
India has sent supplies of necessities in an effort to help the Palestinian population in Gaza by supporting humanitarian relief efforts.
