Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on the conflict in Middle East.

“Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability,” PM Modi posted on X.

The prime minister’s conversation with Netanyahu comes amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Israel has been relentlessly carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon, having already eliminated seven top ranking officials of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

According to a Washington Post report, Israel is planning a limited ground operation in Lebanon and has informed the United States.

According to an AP report, Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant told troops of the 188 Armored brigade and the Golani Infantry brigade on the northern border, “The elimination of Nasrallah is a very important step, but it is not everything. We will use all the capabilities we have.”