India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Summary
India continues to send weapons and parts to Israel despite concerns they might be used in violence against Palestinians in Gaza. A report by Amnesty International shows India has become an important supplier of military equipment to Israel since October 2023.Key Facts
- Amnesty International analyzed 2,596 shipments of weapons and parts from India to Israel since October 7, 2023.
- India supplied over 390,000 small arms parts, more than 560,000 explosive ordnance parts, and nearly 300 military vehicle components to Israel.
- These exports include items like drone warheads, artillery shell casings, and parts for bombs and grenades.
- Amnesty used international trade codes to identify weapons-related shipments and excluded civilian goods.
- Indian companies exported components to Israeli firms such as Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and IMI Systems Limited.
- The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza in 2024, and many groups call Israel’s actions there genocide.
- Amnesty International says India has not regulated its arms exports to Israel to meet international law and has strengthened its defense ties with Israel.
- India is one of Israel’s largest defense customers, accounting for 29% of Israel’s arms sales between 2020 and 2025.
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