National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and discussed the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. Their meeting yesterday also focused on efforts to release hostages and provide humanitarian assistance.

Israeli PM office said in a media post said that Mr Netanyahu met with Mr Doval and updated him on recent developments in the fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Mr. Netanyahu on Sunday reiterated his stand to begin military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. He said that Israel wants to ensure that an attack similar to October 7 won’t happen again.