Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation, exchanging New Year greetings and discussing ways to strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism with greater determination and exchanged views on the regional situation. Netanyahu briefed Modi on the Gaza Peace Plan, with India reiterating support for a just and durable peace in the region. The leaders agreed to remain in touch and expressed a desire for future in-person meetings.