Tel Aviv, June 13 -- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the talks, the leaders showed understanding for Israel's defence needs in the face of the "Iranian threat of annihilation", Israel Prime Minister's Office stated.

Netanyahu said that he would continue to be in touch with them in the coming days. He is due to speak with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Keir Starmer.

In a statement shared on X, Israel Prime Minister's Office stated, "Prime Minister Netanyahu, beginning last night, has held conversations with world leaders, including the Germ...