India and Israel have expressed their shared concerns over the safety of maritime traffic in the Red Sea, where Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have been attacking vessels. The two countries also discussed the possibility of sending Indian labourers to Israel, which has faced a shortage of foreign workers due to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone on Tuesday and exchanged views on the regional situation, according to an official statement from Israel. Modi highlighted India's consistent stand in favour of early restoration of peace and stability in the region with continued humanitarian assistance for the affected.
The Red Sea is a vital route for East-West trade, especially for oil, using the Suez Canal to save time. However, the waterway has been threatened by the intensified attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen, who are seen as allies of Hamas. The US and several other nations have formed a new force to safeguard the ships transiting the Red Sea, in response to the attacks that involve drones and ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Meanwhile, Israel has also sought India's help in addressing its labour shortage, which has been exacerbated by the war that erupted on October 7. Israel has proposed to send Indian labourers to work in its agriculture and construction sectors, as the number of Thai and other foreign workers has declined since the outbreak of hostilities. India and Israel have a strong partnership in various fields, including defence, agriculture, water, and innovation.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 19/12/2023
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