Netanyahu, Modi discuss freedom of navigation in Bab-el-Mandeb, preventing attacks on global economy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday spoke with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and discussed the importance of securing freedom of navigation in international waters and prevention of disruption in global economy and trade, as well as the economies of the two countries.
In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel said that Netanyahu spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
"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 statement said.