Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Saar and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently spoke over the phone on the changing Middle East landscape, specifically the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. The meeting was held on December 18, 2024, in the midst of talks regarding the release of approximately 95 captives that Hamas is holding in Gaza and signs of a possible peace agreement.
Throughout the conversation, Jaishankar stressed the value of bolstering India-Israel bilateral ties and conveyed gratitude for Saar’s update on regional developments. He also expressed how excited he was to see Saar in person shortly. The current political unrest in Syria following the toppling of President Bashar Assad’s regime on December 8, 2024, was one of the important topics that the two ministers discussed.
This discussion is a component of a larger diplomatic endeavor to resolve rising tensions and promote communication in an unstable and conflict-ridden region.
