Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that Indian Embassy in Israel is in constant touch with Indian nationals, adding that necessary travel advisories and other advisories has been issued for them to ensure their safety.
As tensions escalate in West Asia, the Deputy spokesperson of Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that India has a "voice of reason" and at a time like this it could act in the region, describing the country as an important partner.
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar stressed bringing back the hostages held by Hamas on the occasion marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack with a solemn ceremony at the Israel embassy in Delhi.
Consul General of Israel to South India, Orli Weitzman, addressed the escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing Israel's commitment to finding a peaceful resolution.
"The President of Palestine thanked the Prime Minister for the assistance that India had provided, including on political issues and hoped that India would continue to play its role in bringing peace to the region," Vikram Misri said.
The Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission, Fares Saeb, attended the inauguration of a Virtual Reality (VR) lab here in New Delhi on Thursday and said that Israel sees India as a very important power, both regionally as well as globally.
Amid clamour for India playing a role of peacemaker or mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has said that the significance of New Delhi's global role is increasing and it is also starting to manifest in the Middle East.
India and Israel held the 17th Round of Foreign Office Consultations on Wednesday, during which Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri shared India's concern at the escalating situation in West Asia and emphasized restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy.