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NSA Ajit Doval discusses humanitarian assistance to Gaza and hostage release during Israel visit

New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s visit to Israel on the onset of Ramadan, carried forward the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is keen to promote peace and stability in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

NSA Doval, during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, discussed the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza as well as the release of hostages in Hamas captivity.

Addressing the weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “There is a context to it. The Prime Minister himself is interested and is keen to promote peace and stability in the region. He has been in touch with several Arab leaders in this connection. NSA’s visit to Israel, which took place on the onset of Ramadan, carried forward these efforts.”

“NSA called on the Israeli Prime Minister, he met his Israeli counterpart and several other senior leaders and discussed developments in Gaza. He emphasised the delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance and discussed steps being taken or undertaken for the release of hostages,” he added.

Earlier this month, NSA Ajit Doval visited Israel and held a meeting with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Efforts to release hostages and humanitarian assistance in Gaza were also discussed during their meeting.

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