NSA Doval suggests Ramazan ceasefire to address Gaza's humanitarian crisis

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss regional developments and the urgent need to address the issue of humanitarian assistance to Gaza which is facing catastrophic levels of food insecurity.

ET has learnt that Doval tried to impress upon Netanyahu the need for an immediate ceasefire in the backdrop of Ramazan. NSA also referred to the need for a two-state solution to achieve a permanent and durable peace even as the two sides discussed stronger responses to terror attacks.

They also discussed efforts to release hostages and the issue of humanitarian assistance. This was the first high-level visit from India to Israel since the October 7 terror attack.


"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and updated him on recent developments in the fighting in the Gaza Strip," the Israeli PM posted on X.

The Director of the National Security Council, the Prime Minister's Foreign Policy Advisor and the Indian Ambassador to Israel also participated in the meeting.