How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
Summary
India has shifted its relationship with Israel, growing closer under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza. India has increased business and military ties with Israel, even while the war in Gaza causes widespread casualties.Key Facts
- Several countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, banned Israel’s far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich due to his views on Palestinians.
- In September 2025, India welcomed Smotrich with a multi-city visit, signing trade deals and visiting investment hubs.
- India’s support for Palestine has changed since Modi and his party took power in 2014, moving closer to Israel.
- In February, Modi visited Israel and met Prime Minister Netanyahu, who is facing international criticism and legal charges over Gaza.
- The war in Gaza has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, including many children.
- Despite its traditional support for peace talks, India has exported weapons to Israel during the conflict and is Israel’s biggest weapons buyer.
- Modi strongly condemned the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 and emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism.
- Analysts link Modi’s support for Israel to his domestic politics, which focus on opposing Islamist extremism and promoting Hindu nationalism (Hindutva).
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