Jammu, April 10 -- Terms Trump's remarks inconsistent, questions war's objective

Srinagar, Apr 9: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said India's close ties with Israel may have limited its ability to play a mediatory role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, remarking that New Delhi could have otherwise acted like Pakistan.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of distribution of appointment letters under Jammu and Kashmir Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme at SKICC Srinagar, CM Omar said only Israel needed this war. Perhaps India could have played a role like Pakistan if our relations with Israel were not so close, terming it his "personal opinion."

He stressed that the United States must "rein in Israel" to ensure the success of...