NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he had spoken to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia and highlighted the need for de-escalation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and discussed recent developments in West Asia. PM Modi expressed India's commitment to supporting efforts for early restoration of peace and stability.

PM Modi made a telephone call to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said that terrorism has no place in this world. The call comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.