Vantage | The two big shifts that changed India-Israel-Palestine ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Vantage | The two big shifts that changed India-Israel-Palestine ties

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Hamas’ terror attack on Israel has shocked the world. India and Israel are more than 4,000 kilpmetres apart, but they’re united in their experience. So historically, India’s ties with Palestine have run deeper compared to those with Israel. But beyond the optics, there was disquiet over India’s unabashed support of Palestine. One year later, in 2018, PM Modi did make a trip to Palestine and this time around, he didn’t visit Israel.

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‘Israel has stood by India’: Jaishankar briefs Parliament on New Delhi’s stand on West Asia crisis
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Israel has stood by India’: Jaishankar briefs Parliament on New Delhi’s stand on West Asia crisis

Firstpost  

Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the Question Hour, Jaishankar highlighted New Delhi and Tel Aviv’s strong record of security cooperation as he elaborated on India’s stance in the ongoing conflict in West Asia Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. PTI External Affairs …

Two-state solution and beyond: India's vision for lasting peace in West Asia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Two-state solution and beyond: India's vision for lasting peace in West Asia

Firstpost  

A displaced boy covers his head with a pan as he runs from the rain past building rubble at the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on November 24, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. The question of lasting peace in the Middle East remains as pressing as ever, and India’s …

India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation
2 months ago

India Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict, Expresses Concerns over Escalation

Firstpost  

India calls for ceasefire in conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza and release of hostages. The Indian Prime Minister is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan, Russia's Kazan. India's stance on West Asia tensions has been consistent and firm, and the government has called …

India supports peace, Modi tells Palestinian President in New York
3 months ago

India supports peace, Modi tells Palestinian President in New York

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in New York, that India supported peace. Meanwhile, PM Modi also met other world leaders including the Prime Minister of Nepal KP Oli and the crown prince of Kuwait. During his meeting with the crown prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, PM Modi spoke about giving an …

India supports ‘Two-State solution’ for Israel and Palestine at UN
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India supports ‘Two-State solution’ for Israel and Palestine at UN

Live Mint  

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj on Thursday emphasized India's commitment to a Two-State solution for Palestinians and Israel. India is committed to supporting a Two-State solution where the Palestinian people are able to live freely in an independent country within secure borders, with due regard to the security needs of Israel.". In the UNGA meeting on …

Eye on the Middle East | Amidst the Iran-Israel escalation loop, India is not spoilt for choice
8 months, 1 week ago

Eye on the Middle East | Amidst the Iran-Israel escalation loop, India is not spoilt for choice

Hindustan Times  

On April 13, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the MSC Aries, a Portuguese-flagged vessel owned by the Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer’s Zodiac Group, as it crossed the Strait of Hormuz. More importantly, India had noted Israel’s April strike on Iran’s Consulate “with concern”, urging “all parties to avoid actions that go against commonly accepted principles and norms of …

'Thanks to people of India and PM Modi': Victim of Hamas attack praises Delhi's unwavering support to Israel
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Thanks to people of India and PM Modi': Victim of Hamas attack praises Delhi's unwavering support to Israel

India TV News  

Jerusalem: As the Israel-Hamas war completed its six months, Moran, a survivor of the October 7 attack, conveyed appreciation towards India and its people for their steadfast support during a challenging period. "I see the Indian support that started much before, years before October 7 and after October 7," Moran expressed, highlighting the enduring nature of India's solidarity, adding, "Thanks …

'Whatever efforts are needed towards peace, we will certainly do so': PM Modi on Israel-Hamas war
1 year ago

'Whatever efforts are needed towards peace, we will certainly do so': PM Modi on Israel-Hamas war

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who recently spoke to Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, reiterated his support for his "friend" but called for a two-state solution for the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Notably, before the BJP government came into power in 2014, India maintained staunch support for Palestine, however, after the four-time Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi took the chair of …

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel
1 year ago

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians in accordance with international law and the release of all hostages. Despite being “unsatisfied” with the UNGA resolution, Israel said it appreciated India’s support and votes in favour of two proposed amendments that were not …

The Israel-India-U.S. triangle: Its human toll will be incalculable
1 year ago

The Israel-India-U.S. triangle: Its human toll will be incalculable

Salon  

In 1981, India’s post office issued a stamp showing the flags of India and occupied Palestine flying side by side above the phrase “Solidarity with the Palestinian people.” That now seems like ancient history. It’s a match made in heaven, because the two nations have similar “problems” they’re trying to “solve.” Israel has long been engaged in the violent suppression …

View From India | India’s evolving stand on the Israel-Hamas war
1 year ago

View From India | India’s evolving stand on the Israel-Hamas war

The Hindu  

This week, our writers looked at India’s evolving stand on the Israel-Hamas war. On Sunday, which marked the 15th anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India faced “the most heinous attack” on this day but it reflected the country’s capability that it recovered. The Khalistan issue and India’s ties with the West Last week, the Financial …

Israel-Palestine conflict: How India's principled position at international forums shows a way forward
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Palestine conflict: How India's principled position at international forums shows a way forward

Firstpost  

In his remarks at the G20 virtual summit, regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, PM Modi reiterated the concerns about terrorism and human tragedy; and advocated the assistance and need for a two-state solution and the efforts to prevent further escalation of the conflict in the region On 22 November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the follow up virtual summit of …

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions
1 year, 1 month ago

The Israel-Palestine Conflagration Is a Cautionary Tale for India’s Global Ambitions

The Diplomat  

Claims of a “new Middle East” have been quashed as the “old Middle East” has returned with a vengeance: The devastating October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel have been followed by unprecedented Israeli attacks on Gaza and the resumption of prolonged Israel-Palestine hostilities. Beyond the Modi government’s unequivocal support for Israel the latest hostilities in the Middle East hold …

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir
1 year, 1 month ago

India bans pro-Palestinian protests amid fears it could trigger unrest in Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, on 12 October, India’s foreign ministry issued a …

India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home
1 year, 1 month ago

India bars protests that support the Palestinians. Analysts say a pro-Israel shift helps at home

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — From Western capitals to Muslim states, protest rallies over the Israel-Hamas war have made headlines. Modi, a staunch Hindu nationalist, was one of the first global leaders to swiftly express solidarity with Israel and call the Hamas attack “terrorism.” However, on Oct. 12, India’s foreign ministry issued a statement reiterating New Delhi’s position in support of establishing …

India Maintaining a Fine Balance in West Asia - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

India Maintaining a Fine Balance in West Asia - News18

News 18  

A country’s foreign policy has to reflect the change in its external relations and international developments. In that background, Prime Minister Modi wanted to extend India’s solidarity with Israel following the horrific terrorist attacks against its civilian population on October 7. The geopolitical context of India’s deep support for Palestine was the Cold War, the nonaligned movement, India’s difficult ties …

Pro-Israel rallies allowed in India but Palestine solidarity sees crackdown
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro-Israel rallies allowed in India but Palestine solidarity sees crackdown

Al Jazeera  

India, the first non-Arab country to recognise the PLO in the 1970s, is now seen closer to Israel and its biggest benefactor, the United States. ‘Israel fighting proxy war on behalf of Hindus’ Meanwhile, pro-Israel rallies, organised mainly by Hindu right-wing groups, were seen across India, while many on social media offered their services to the Israeli forces. Last week, …

India's Diplomatic Wrangle On Israel-Palestine and Canada
1 year, 2 months ago

India's Diplomatic Wrangle On Israel-Palestine and Canada

The Quint  

Shortly after earning kudos for conducting a successful G20 summit that came out with a unanimous communique, Indian diplomacy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitions to be a major global mover and shaker have hit a roadblock. This has come in the shape of the continuing ugly diplomatic wrangle with Canada in the aftermath of the controversial assassination of a …

View From India | What is India’s Palestine position?
1 year, 2 months ago

View From India | What is India’s Palestine position?

The Hindu  

With Israel’s relentless bombing of Gaza, a tiny Mediterranean land strip of 2.3 million people, continuing in the third week, voices of concern started rising from different parts of the world about the humanitarian tragedy that’s unfolding in the enclave. Immediately after Hamas’s October 7 Sabbath attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and said …

Why India should tread carefully as Israel-Hamas war intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Why India should tread carefully as Israel-Hamas war intensifies

India Today  

History has a dreadful habit of repeating itself in Israel. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his country was at war even as the Israel Defense Forces launched major airstrikes, putatively against numerous targets in Hamas, leaving the densely-populated Gaza Strip devastated. The prime minister reiterated that message when Netanyahu called him three days after the Hamas strike and …

The Israel model, and Indian realities
1 year, 2 months ago

The Israel model, and Indian realities

The Hindu  

The blood-curdling violence unleashed by Hamas on civilians in Israel and the savage collective punishment that Israel is inflicting upon Palestinians in Gaza hold pointers for all nations and peoples. The Indian Supreme Court has pushed back the government’s attempt to even restrict judicial scrutiny of its actions taken in the name of national security. Israel-Hamas war, day 11 LIVE …

Balancing policy: The Hindu Editorial on Israel, Palestine and India’s line
1 year, 2 months ago

Balancing policy: The Hindu Editorial on Israel, Palestine and India’s line

The Hindu  

October 14, 2023 12:20 am | Updated October 15, 2023 11:50 am IST Within hours of the massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas fighters last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted India’s solidarity with Israel. The statement is a reminder of the tightrope India has walked since 1992, when New Delhi established full diplomatic ties with Israel, while continuing to …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | The Israel-Gaza conflict | What line is India taking?
1 year, 2 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | The Israel-Gaza conflict | What line is India taking?

The Hindu  

After the brutal massacre and terror attacks by Hamas, Israeli PM Netanyahu has launched an all-out blockade and war against Gaza. Hamas said it was fighting historical grievances, including the loss of land to Israel, worries over losing access to holy sites in jerusalem including the al aqsa mosque, imprisonment and killings by Israeli forces- terming the operation Al Aqsa …

A tightrope walk: India's position vis-à-vis Israel and Palestine
1 year, 2 months ago

A tightrope walk: India's position vis-à-vis Israel and Palestine

Hindustan Times  

India’s position on the Israel-Palestine issue has come into focus following the devastating attacks by Hamas that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead, with New Delhi expressing solidarity with Tel Aviv while maintaining silence on other aspects of the long-drawn conflict. A note on India-Palestine relations on the ministry’s website describes the country’s support for the Palestinian cause as “an …

From pro-Palestine to embracing Tel Aviv, how India-Israel ties have evolved
1 year, 2 months ago

From pro-Palestine to embracing Tel Aviv, how India-Israel ties have evolved

Firstpost  

Saturday’s attack by Hamas, the terrorist group, evoked shock from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also extended his solidarity to Tel Aviv. Even as India’s ties with Israel are growing, New Delhi has to walk a diplomatic tightrope keeping its other interests in mind in West Asia The war-like situation between Israel and Palestine after the terrorist group, Hamas, launched …

Balancing Act To Win-Win Strategic Partnership — How India-Israel Ties Have Evolved Over The Years
2 years, 3 months ago

Balancing Act To Win-Win Strategic Partnership — How India-Israel Ties Have Evolved Over The Years

ABP News  

From a hesitant defence partnership behind the curtains to open and robust strategic ties, the India-Israel relations have become multi-dimensional in just over three decades. In response, top Israeli economic ministry official Ron Malka said: “Israel’s ties with India are the biggest achievement we have done with any country in international affairs.” Though the then Israeli PM Ariel Sharon was …

\'Gehri dosti\' says PM Bennett as Israel and India mark 30 years of diplomatic ties
2 years, 10 months ago

\'Gehri dosti\' says PM Bennett as Israel and India mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: Israel and India have a "gehri dosti", Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said and thanked his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for his "deep commitment" to the "strong and robust friendship". Describing the opportunities of collaboration between the two countries as "endless", Bennett, in a special video message released on Saturday evening, stressed that "the ties between Israel and …

Best Time to Take Forward India-Israel Relations, Set New Goals: PM Modi
2 years, 10 months ago

Best Time to Take Forward India-Israel Relations, Set New Goals: PM Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there cannot be a better time to set new goals for taking forward India-Israel relations and asserted that the importance of the relationship has increased amid significant changes in the world. There cannot be a better opportunity than now for setting new goals for mutual cooperation when India is marking 75 years of …

Israeli PM likely to visit India as two nations celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties
2 years, 11 months ago

Israeli PM likely to visit India as two nations celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other senior officials are likely to visit India this year as the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon said on Monday. To further deepen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas, Gilon said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other officials are likely to visit India as the …

Israeli PM Bennett Likely to Visit India as Two Nations Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Envoy
2 years, 11 months ago

Israeli PM Bennett Likely to Visit India as Two Nations Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Envoy

News 18  

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other senior officials are likely to visit India this year as the two countries celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations, Israel’s Ambassador to India Naor Gilon said on Monday. In a Webinar held for the virtual launch of a special logo to set in motion the year-long celebrations to commemorate the occasion, Gilon said …

'Most Popular Man In Israel, Join My Party': Israel PM's Animated Conversation With PM Modi [Watch]
3 years, 1 month ago

'Most Popular Man In Israel, Join My Party': Israel PM's Animated Conversation With PM Modi [Watch]

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a light-hearted conversation with Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. Watch the video shared by the Israel PM Bennett: Bennet can also be heard thanking PM Modi at the start of their conversation in the video, " You're the person who restarted the relationship …

India’s deepening love affair with Israel
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s deepening love affair with Israel

Al Jazeera  

The revelation that Pegasus – spyware developed by the Israeli cyber-arms company NSO – was used to surveil opposition politicians, activists, public officials and journalists in India, has once again confirmed that the right to privacy, freedom of speech and expression and freedom of the press are threatened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government. And, when India’s foreign …

India’s balancing act in West Asia
3 years, 6 months ago

India’s balancing act in West Asia

Hindustan Times  

The recent Israel-Hamas conflict puts the spotlight on one of the dilemmas of India’s West Asia policy — the need to balance the country’s traditional and long-standing support for the Palestinian cause with the growing embrace of Israel as a strategic partner and supplier of hi-tech military hardware. India’s abstention when the United Nations Human Rights Council voted on May …

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict
3 years, 7 months ago

Balancing act: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand in Israel-Palestine conflict

The Hindu  

At the open UN Security Council session on Sunday on the Gaza conflict, India, a non-permanent member, attempted a delicate balancing act by reaffirming its traditional support for the Palestine cause without abandoning its new friend Israel. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative at the UN, expressed concern over the violence in Jerusalem and the “possible eviction process” of Palestinian families in …

Gaza conflict: India’s statement at UNSC gives tacit support to Israel and delegitimises Hamas as Palestine’s voice
3 years, 7 months ago

Gaza conflict: India’s statement at UNSC gives tacit support to Israel and delegitimises Hamas as Palestine’s voice

Firstpost  

India’s statement Sunday at the United Nations Security Council during the first public debate on the “situation in the Middle East” has been variously interpreted. Ambassador Tirumurti stated that “violence began in East Jerusalem a week back”, linking it to the “possible eviction process in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighbourhood in East Jerusalem” and “violence in Jerusalem, especially on Haram …

Why Indian Hindutva supporters back Israel on Gaza bombing
3 years, 7 months ago

Why Indian Hindutva supporters back Israel on Gaza bombing

Al Jazeera  

As Israel faces criticism for its bombing of Gaza, it has received support from India’s Hindutva supporters. Hashtags such as #ISupportIsrael, #IndiaWithIsrael, #IndiaStandsWithIsrael and #IsrealUnderFire have trended on Indian social media over the past week, many calling Palestinians “terrorists” – a term used by Israel for Palestinian resistance groups. The evolution of India’s Palestine policy goes back to pre-independence days …

Analysis | At UN, India supports Palestine, but without specifics
3 years, 7 months ago

Analysis | At UN, India supports Palestine, but without specifics

The Hindu  

At the United Nations Security Council on Sunday, India, a non-permanent member, reaffirmed its support for Palestine, but stopped short of making any direct reference to the status of Jerusalem or the future Israel-Palestine borders. Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN said: “In conclusion, India reiterates its strong support for the just Palestinian cause and its unwavering commitment to …

India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus
3 years, 8 months ago

India calls for direct peace talks between Israel, Palestine based on global consensus

India TV News  

With Israel in the process of forming a government and Palestine facing elections in the coming months, India has said the international community must use this phase to focus on how to encourage the parties back to "meaningful negotiations" for achieving a peaceful solution to the dispute. "India has consistently called for direct peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine, based …

India urges Israel, Palestine to re-engage in direct talks to advance goal of two-state solution
4 years ago

India urges Israel, Palestine to re-engage in direct talks to advance goal of two-state solution

Hindustan Times  

Welcoming the decision to resume coordination between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, India has urged the leadership of both sides to use the opportunity and re-engage in direct negotiations to advance the goal of a two-state solution. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly session on ‘Question of Palestine’ on Wednesday, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti …

India and the Abraham Accords
4 years, 3 months ago

India and the Abraham Accords

The Hindu  

The White House ceremony on September 15 marking the formal normalisation of Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain has created a significant inflection point in regional history and geopolitics. Hence, the ‘Abraham Accords’ entered with the UAE and Bahrain are ‘peace-for-peace’ deals without any physical quid pro quo by Israel. Multiple drivers are likely …

India Has Deepened Ties with All Countries in 'Extended Neighbourhood', Says PM Modi
4 years, 4 months ago

India Has Deepened Ties with All Countries in 'Extended Neighbourhood', Says PM Modi

News 18  

Neighbours are not only those with whom one shares geographical boundaries but also those with whom hearts meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, asserting that India has deepened its relations with all countries in the extended neighbourhood. Modi said India's ties with West Asian and ASEAN countries have grown manifold in key sectors. "Today, neighbours are not only …

India welcomes UAE-Israel agreement
4 years, 4 months ago

India welcomes UAE-Israel agreement

The Hindu  

India on Friday welcomed the normalisation of ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, calling them both “key strategic partners”. The trilateral agreement called the “Abraham Accords” was signed along with the United States on Thursday, and also commits Israel to suspend its plans for annexation of Palestine majority areas. However, Mr. Jaishankar tweeted that he “deeply appreciated” the …

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