India expressed deep concern over the 'large number of civilian casualties' in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been relentlessly bombarding the region for a month.
The Indian government emphasized the protection of civilians and the need to respect international law and the sovereignty of states.
Israeli troops invaded southern Lebanon after destroying vital infrastructure, killing 1,800 people and injuring 5,873.
A deadly bombing campaign on Wednesday alone killed 303 people, threatening to derail a fragile truce between Iran and the US.
India is closely following developments in West Asia and reaching out to countries in the region to strengthen ties and ensure energy security.
The Indian government has supplied 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka and is finalising a government-to-government agreement for supplying oil and gas to Mauritius.
