A political slugfest erupted on Wednesday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Israel, with the BJP attacking Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her remarks on Gaza and accusing her of “selective outrage”. The controversy began after Priyanka said she hoped the prime minister would raise the issue of the alleged genocide in Gaza while addressing the Israeli Parliament during his visit. This will be his second visit to Israel in nine years. He added, "You might carry the fake Gandhi surname but you clearly lack the conviction and the courage. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership during Modi’s first visit to the country in July 2017.

Source: The Telegraph February 25, 2026 08:56 UTC