Wishing Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and people of Israel on the occasion of the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.
"Best wishes on Rosh Hashanah to my friend PM Netanyahu, the people of Israel and the Jewish community across the world. May the new year bring peace, hope and good health in everyone's life. Shana Tova! " PM Modi posted on X.
PM Modi's wish for peace and hope came less than 18 hours after Iran fired a barrage of nearly 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday night.
The two leaders had spoken over phone on Monday on the recent developments in West Asia.
"Spoke to PM @netanyahu of Israel today and discussed recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. Must be prevented from regional escalation and safe release of all hostages. India stands committed to efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability," said PM Modi after his telephonic conversation with Netanyahu on September 30.
Deeply worried by the fast-unfolding situation across the region, India on Wednesday called for "restraint by all concerned".
"We are deeply concerned at the escalation of security situation in West Asia and reiterate our call for restraint by all concerned and protection of civilians," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday, following Iran's attack on Israel.
However, the statement did not name any country but expressed concern at the escalatory situation across the Middle East.
"It is important that the conflict does not take a wider regional dimension and we urge that all issues be addressed through dialogue and diplomacy," it added.
The MEA issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens earlier in the day, requesting them to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran in view of the present crisis.
"We are closely monitoring the recent escalation in the security situation in the region," read the MEA travel advisory, while stating, "Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran."
The MEA also asked Indians staying in Iran to be alert and to contact the Indian Embassy in Tehran.
Lok Sabha Speaker wished Israeli Parliament Speaker Amir Ohana a Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday.
"On the sacred occasion of Rosh Hashanah, I extend warm wishes to Speaker Amir Ohana, the people of Israel, and the Jewish people worldwide. May the New Year bring hope and peace to all. Shana Tova!" Birla wrote on X.
The Knesset Speaker warmly reciprocated his greetings by hailing the time-tested partnership between India and Israel.
"Thank you, my dear friend, Om Birla, Speaker, Lok Sabha, Indian Parliament, for your New Year wishes. India is one of our closest friends, and in the new year we will continue to enhance the ties between our countries, peoples, and parliaments," said Ohana.
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