WorldHow the Gaza war accelerated India’s shift towards Israel under Modi

As traditional Israeli allies including the UK and France distance themselves from Benjamin Netanyahu, India under Narendra Modi has drawn closer to Israel. The article traces India’s shift since Modi took office in 2014, citing expanding trade and weapons exports during the Gaza war, as well as India becoming Israel’s largest arms buyer. Analysts say domestic political narratives have helped drive the alignment.

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