Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz delivered a joint statement on Friday, where they emphasised that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) soldiers have clear instructions to avoid harm to innocents.
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people and institutions of India for their solidarity and support during the recent conflict with Israel.
While speaking to reporters in a pre-recorded press conference on Sunday following the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, Netanyahu pledged not to let Israel get dragged into a "war of attrition" with Iran but emphasised that it does not imply he would end the campaign until all the
Trump's early departure comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel expands by the day. Israel is ramping up its attacks as part of a push to destroy Iran's nuclear program.
However, India refrained from participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) discussions on a statement condemning Israel's military strikes on Iran and urged for dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation.
On Friday, the Israel Defence Force (IDF) said Israel has launched a "precise, preemptive strike" in Iran. The spokesperson, BG Effie Defrin, said the strikes were aimed at damaging Iran's nuclear program and in response to the Iranian regime's ongoing aggression against Israel.
While addressing the people of Iran on Saturday, Netanyahu stated that the goal of Israel's ongoing military campaign, 'Operation Rising Lion,' is to eliminate the nuclear and ballistic missile threat faced by Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and briefed him on the evolving situation in the wake of Operation Rising Lion launched by Tel Aviv against Iran.
In a press release, Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated, "Nepal urges both sides to avoid escalation and adopt conciliatory approach for peace and stability in the region and beyond. Use of diplomatic channels for dialogue would be instrumental towards de-escalation of the situ