New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders exchanged New Year greetings, reiterated a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, and discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership amid a volatile regional situation.

"Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel," PM Modi said in a post on X.

"We discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel Strategic Partnership in the year ahead. We also exchanged views on the regional situation and reaffirmed our shared resolve to fight terrorism with greater de...