Diplomatic Talks Amidst Middle East Turmoil: Jaishankar and Sa'ar Engage

External Affairs Ministers S Jaishankar and Gideon Sa'ar engaged in a phone call about regional developments, especially potential ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. Discussions also addressed the situation in Syria after President Assad's regime collapse. India emphasizes a peaceful, inclusive Syrian political process, urging preservation of unity.

In a significant development, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar discussed potential ceasefire developments between Israel and Hamas.

This comes amid intensified diplomacy to resolve the deadlock, with 95 hostages reportedly held by Hamas.

The ministers also delved into Syria's shifting power dynamics post-Assad regime collapse, with India advocating for unity and sovereignty through a Syrian-led political process.

(With inputs from agencies.)