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Netanyahu, India’s Modi discuss Gaza, Somaliland recognition
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, gestures and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to the media as they arrive for a meeting in New Delhi, India, Jan.15, 2018. (AP Photo, File)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to exchange New Year’s greetings.
“I extend my best wishes to the people of India,” writes Netanyahu on X. “Israel values the deep partnership with India and our shared determination to defeat terrorism.”
According to the Indian readout, Netanyahu briefed Modi on the Gaza ceasefire. “They reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their commitment to fight this menace,” says Modi’s office.
As Israel tries to get other countries to recognize Somaliland, Netanyahu also discusses the issue with Modi, Israel Hayom reports.
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