India, Israel Reaffirm Commitment to Gaza Peace Plan, Call for Global Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism

India and Israel have reiterated their strong partnership, emphasizing the need for a global zero-tolerance approach to terrorism amid ongoing regional security challenges. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation, counterterrorism, and regional stability, with India reaffirming support for the Gaza Peace Plan aimed at a durable resolution to the Middle East conflict. Sa’ar praised India as a rising global superpower and stressed the importance of disarming terror groups like Hamas for lasting peace. Both leaders acknowledged shared threats of radical extremism, citing recent attacks such as the one in Pahalgam, and called for enhanced strategic and counterterrorism collaboration. The visit highlights deepening ties between the nations, underscored by recent agreements on investment and cooperation in sectors from infrastructure to technology. This partnership is framed against the backdrop of the US-brokered ceasefire and ongoing efforts to stabilize a tense geopolitical environment.