Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday dismissed rumours about the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said Israel is ready to stop hostilities if Iran alters its approach, as the West Asia conflict entered its 17th day. Our prime minister is feeling very well. I met him personally following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit (to Israel). In the video, Netanyahu can be heard saying, “Great (he tells the seller giving him coffee), Thanks.” “What did you ask me?” he is seen asking the videographer. “Right now, we are controlling the skies of Iran,” Azar told reporters, adding, “They are in dire straits.”“We’re ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course,” he said, adding that the future would be “brighter” if Iran decides to “change course” and recognises Israel.

Source: The Telegraph March 16, 2026 08:58 UTC