As tensions escalate in West Asia, the Deputy spokesperson of Israel 's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alex Gandler said on Wednesday that India has a "voice of reason" and at a time like this it could act in the region, describing the country as an important partner. He urged that a "message of calm" should be sent to Iran , which says it should dissolve its proxies and stop attacking Israel. While speaking to in an exclusive interview, Gandler said "We have a very good relationship with the Indian government.
Great appreciation on the government level but also on the people-to-people level. India is an important partner for Israel. We see India as a voice of reason that could act in this region.
" Gandler emphasized on how there are mediators siding with Iran, and stated that instead of this a mediation message should be given to Tehran to stop their rhetoric against Israel. "There are many mediators in the middle, many people who are speaking about what should and should not be done with Iran. I think first of all, maybe a message of calm should be transferred to Iran, a mediation message that will say that Iran should dissolve its proxies, stop attacking Israel and stop the rhetoric against Israel, both on the international stage and also internally.
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