The bedrock of this solidarity between New Delhi and Jerusalem, Mr Modi reminded his audience, is based on a mutual acknowledgement of the threat posed by terrorism to both countries. On Thursday, India and Israel thus elevated their relationship to a ‘special strategic partnership’. The warmth between and the shared vision of Mr Modi and Mr Netanyahu have proved to be ballast to India’s ties with Israel. The impact of India’s approach to Israel is not limited to ties among India, Israel and Palestine. Mr Modi’s government cannot afford to alienate its other partners even as it embraces, rather tightly, Israel.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2026 02:52 UTC