Tel Aviv - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held discussions on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation resulting from the Israel-Hamas conflict. They reached a consensus on the imperative need to promptly restore peace and stability in the region.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on Saturday night, revealing that the military had initiated a "second stage" in their campaign against Hamas. This involved deploying ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks through ground, air, and sea operations. Netanyahu framed the conflict as a battle for Israel's very survival and cautioned that the offensive would intensify as they prepared for a comprehensive ground invasion of the territory. He expressed confidence in Israel's victory, stating, "We will do and we will be the victors."