Modi Urges G20 Leaders to Prevent Escalation of Israel-Hamas Conflict

Indian Prime Minister highlights risks to regional stability and potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence during Virtual G20 Leaders Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the Virtual G20 Leaders Summit, urged world leaders to ensure the Israel-Hamas conflict does not escalate into a wider regional conflict, highlighting the potential risks to regional stability.
Modi also expressed concern over the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence, particularly the threats posed by deep fakes to national security.
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, is expected to enable the release of dozens of hostages taken by Hamas and bring a large influx of aid to the besieged territory.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began in early October, has led to economic repercussions, including fluctuations in oil prices and commodity shortages.
Modi announced the creation of a social impact fund to support the deployment of Digital Public Infrastructures in countries of the Global South, with an initial Indian contribution of $25 million.