The gathering is a crucial encounter that underlined the enduring partnership between the two nations that emphasised the mutual interests and extensive cooperation across various sectors. It is a pivotal move to fortify the bilateral relations.

Israeli officials have voiced concerns over Hezbollah's attacks on northern towns and military positions, prompting discussions of a possible offensive if diplomatic efforts fail to push back the militant group from the border

Before the conflict erupted, approximately 30,000 Thai laborers formed one of Israel's largest migrant worker communities, primarily employed in agriculture. The escalation last October saw 39 Thais lose their lives, with 32 others taken hostage by Palestinian Hamas militants

Netanyahu emphasized that although the intense operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are expected to conclude shortly, the broader war against Hamas will persist until the group is completely ousted from power