Israel is urging India to ban Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, amidst rising tensions in the region. The request comes as Israel seeks support from countries around the world to isolate Hamas, which it considers a terrorist organization. The call for a ban on Hamas was made during a meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. The Indian government has not yet made a decision on the matter. The move is part of Israel’s efforts to crack down on Hamas, which has been involved in numerous conflicts with Israel over the years. The two countries have been working to strengthen their ties in recent years, with Israel increasingly looking to India as an important partner in the region. The issue is likely to be a topic of discussion between the two countries in the coming months as they continue to navigate the complex geopolitics of the Middle East. Israel’s push for India to ban Hamas is part of its broader strategy to gain international support for its actions in the region.