Yemen's Houthi rebels have increased the scale of attack on the ships in Red Sea in response to the bombings by Israel in Gaza. The attack affects the global supply chains, leading to an increased worry regarding the Global Economy.

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There seems to be no respite for battered global supply chains. First trade wars, followed by covid-led restrictions =disrupted global supply chains. Now, it is the israel-hamas war. Global energy prices jumped as tensions escalated around the vital shipping route, where drone and missile assaults have prompted some companies to halt sending cargos.

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has assured Israel of complete support and added that no country should tolerate such danger. US fully supports Israel in its war against Hamas.

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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday held a joint press conference with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Tel Aviv. Austin emphasised the USA's commitment to Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas while also expressing a desire for regional stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.

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Israel will gradually transition to the next phase of operations in Gaza, the country's defence minister said on Monday following talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about lower intensity combat and ways to reduce harm to civilians.

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Indian Prime Minister Modi, spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi highlighted India's stand on the ongoing Gaza war. India, is in favour of early restoration of peace.

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The crisis in the Red Sea with continuing Houthi attacks, and the need for more Indian workers in Israel topped the focus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu's talks on Tuesday (Dec 19). The Red Sea shipping route has been disrupted due to attacks by Yemen-based Houthis, with fears of it leading to an escalation in global crude oil prices.&nbsp;

"The two leaders discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran, and the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies," the Israeli prime minister's office said in a readout.

The Indian readout mirrored these concerns, saying that "the two leaders shared concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic," underscoring the critical nature of maintaining secure sea routes.&nbsp;

In addition to addressing the Red Sea crisis, the Israeli PM briefed the Indian side about the ongoing situation, concerning the&nbsp;Israel-Hamas conflict.

Indian Prime Minister Modi reiterated the need for continued humanitarian aid for the "affected population", which in this case is the people in Gaza and emphasized an "early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through dialogue and diplomacy".&nbsp;

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Following the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, Israel initiated a large-scale counteroffensive resulting in numerous casualties among Palestinians in Gaza. This has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in the strip. India sent humanitarian aid to people of Gaza via Egypt.&nbsp;

The Israeli readout further revealed that the leaders "also discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel". &nbsp;

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Israel aims to facilitate the entry of more Indian workers through government-to-government programmes, focussing on sectors such as caregiving, construction, and agriculture.&nbsp;

During a previous visit by the Israeli foreign minister to India, a framework agreement was signed with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to facilitate the recruitment of workers from India to Israel. In a move to address labour shortages, Israel has temporarily permitted its private sector a limited quota for foreign workers, including 5,000 in agriculture and 10,000 in construction over a three-month period.

The crisis in the Red Sea with continuing Houthi attacks, and the need for more Indian workers in Israel topped the focus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu's talks on Tuesday (Dec 19).

The crisis in the Red Sea with continuing Houthi attacks, and the need for more Indian workers in Israel topped the focus during Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu's talks on Tuesday (Dec 19). The Red Sea shipping route has been disrupted due to attacks by Yemen-based Houthis, with fears of it leading to an escalation in global crude oil prices. "The two leaders discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb, which is threatened by the aggression of the Houthis, instigated by Iran, and the global interest in preventing attacks on the global economy and trade, as well as the Indian and Israeli economies," the Israeli prime minister's office said in a readout. The Indian readout mirrored these concerns, saying that "the two leaders shared concerns regarding the safety of maritime traffic," underscoring the critical nature of maintaining secure sea routes. In addition to addressing the Red Sea crisis, the Israeli PM briefed the Indian side about the ongoing situation, concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. Indian Prime Minister Modi reiterated the need for continued humanitarian aid for the "affected population", which in this case is the people in Gaza and emphasized an "early and peaceful resolution of the conflict, including the release of all hostages, through dialogue and diplomacy". Also read | PM Modi speaks to Israel's Netanyahu, urges for 'early restoration of peace' Following the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas, Israel initiated a large-scale counteroffensive resulting in numerous casualties among Palestinians in Gaza. This has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in the strip. India sent humanitarian aid to people of Gaza via Egypt. The Israeli readout further revealed that the leaders "also discussed advancing the arrival of foreign workers from India to the State of Israel". Watch | Gravitas 'Indians stand firmly with Israel': PM Modi receives update from Netanyahu amid Hamas conflict Israel aims to facilitate the entry of more Indian workers through government-to-government programmes, focussing on sectors such as caregiving, construction, and agriculture. During a previous visit by the Israeli foreign minister to India, a framework agreement was signed with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to facilitate the recruitment of workers from India to Israel. In a move to address labour shortages, Israel has temporarily permitted its private sector a limited quota for foreign workers, including 5,000 in agriculture and 10,000 in construction over a three-month period.

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Several countries have agreed to jointly carry out patrols in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to try to safeguard commercial shipping against attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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