India pushed for dialogue and dipolmacy to resolve Israel- Hamas conflicts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a constructive and productive communication with Israel president Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday pertaining to Isarel-Hamas conflict including ‘shared concerns’ for safeguarding maritime security in the turmoil region.
During the phone conversation, Modi pressed on early and peaceful yet viable solution to the ongoing conflicts. He pointed out measures including; releasing all hostages, humanitarian aid-assistance and ‘dialogue-diplomacy’ should undertake aptly. Besides, Modi highlighted India’s support for restoring peace and tranquillity in the war ridden zone with humanitarian assistance to affected population.
Both Modi and Netanyahu expressed their shared views and interest in managing security of maritime traffic in the said areas. Reportedly a missile dropped by Yemen’s Houthi militants attacked a commercial vehicle in the Red sea off coast of Yemen last week causing deep tension.
Since last couple of months, the prolonged instability in the region has been disturbing atmospheres of economic, political and social life of affected people as well as triggering a vicious slowdown in world growth trajectory.As per Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Modi received an invitation of phone call from the Israeli counterpart to take part in the peace process. Netanyahu acknowledged India’s role in the negotiation and informed Modi about the current progress in the conflict hit area.
They both emphasised upon the necessity to protect shipping and maritime corridor to resume economical growth by curbing potential attacks from Iranian ally Houthi rebels in Yemen. Prime Minister Modi expressed in social media about his communication with Israeli leader in order to keep public aware regarding India’s position in the crisis prone region.Both leaders stressed upon the need of protecting ‘Bab el-Mandeb Strait’ for free and seamless cargo movements between countries. As this route is been challenged by Houthi rebellions causing loss and damage to the international trade-transaction.
India and Israel both have suffered heavily from such menace and impacting their economy to great extent.International news agency Al Jazeera stated that the Iranian ally Houthis hit multiple ship vessels last weeks in Red sea and they are explicitly warning against sailing through the area. They have announced a protest against Israel for its military interference in Gaza by harming sea vessels loaded with oil, gas and food grains. Thereby causing a grave threat to the movement of trade and commerce and affecting food security in international arena.
Since Israel is India’s fourth largest destination of petroleum and allied exports, increasing geopolitical risk in Middle Eastern area posing an impeccable damage for a developing country like India. A constant rise in crude oil price could heighten domestic inflation and may lead to increase interest rate. Moreover, exports from India to Israel consists of precious stones-metals, chemical and fertilizers, minerals, defence machinery, electronic machinery and several equipment.Hence, a constant war and turbulence are an equal threat to both countries.
Meanwhile, both the leaders reiterated about bringing labourers from India to Israel stranded in Gaza. As Israel has been resuming its military offensive in Gaza as an act of retaliation for Hama’s sudden attack on Israel. On October 7. So far Hamas killed estimated 1200 people in Israel and kidnapped few hundreds of innocents and released few of them later. Similarly, Israel too killed nearly 17000 people during its retaliation.
However, in such horrific rhetoric actions, only innocent civilians are suffering most and affecting global economy immensely. Amidst chaotic prevalence, Modi’s push for dialogue and diplomacy could shed some light in bringing normalcy to the volatile region.
