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India deepens its relationship with Israel under Modi
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The article reports that India’s government under Narendra Modi has strengthened political, economic and military ties with Israel during the Gaza war. It highlights Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich’s 2025 India visit, Modi’s 2026 visit to Israel and India’s reported weapons exports to Israel.
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India’s position toward Israel shifted firmly after Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in 2014.
“India’s position has shifted firmly since 2014, when Modi and his Hindu majoritarian Bharatiya Janata Party came to power.”
Bezalel Smotrich was welcomed in India in September 2025 and signed a trade deal during a multi-city visit.
“Smotrich was welcomed with garlands and a multi-city trip to India. In New Delhi, he signed a trade deal.”
Narendra Modi visited Israel in February 2026.
“In February this year, Modi visited Israel”