India Israel relations

Operation Sindoor: One year on from India’s ‘October 7’ moment - analysis

Exactly one year on, India’s military leadership gathered in Jaipur on Thursday and made clear the operation now underpins its response to cross-border attacks.

An activist holds the national flag of India in front a banner that praises the Indian defence forces for their military operation, code-named "Operation Sindoor", in Mumbai on May 10, 2025.
Israel, India relations

Pahalgam to Operation Sindoor: The India-Israel counterterror alliance - opinion

An Indian flag is pictured in the pocket of a police officer's uniform as he attends a rally in support of the Indian armed forces, following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 13, 2025.

One year after Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor recasts Israel’s strategic value for India- opinion

The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026

Beyond defense: How human connections will shape India–Israel relations- opinion


India and Israel can learn from each other’s experiences with ‘difficult neighbors'

The members of the Sharaka delegation expressed sympathy for Israel’s struggle for security and highlighted the extensive military cooperation between the two countries.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Meeting of civilizations: India and Israel's growing alliance and the road ahead

Once viewed through a lens of skepticism during the Cold War era, India’s relationship with Israel has blossomed into a robust alliance in areas such as defense, technology, and diplomacy.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, raise their arms upon Netanyahu’s arrival at Air Force Station Palam in New Delhi, in 2018.

Here's why Israel should care about the Modi-Trump meeting - opinion

The upcoming Trump-Modi meeting has the potential to significantly contribute to both regional and global security and prosperity.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C), his wife, Sara Netanyahu (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk during a visit to the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on January 17, 2018

'Israel is a key ally in our national security,' India's foreign minister says

Jaishankar’s remarks come as India continues to expand its defense and security cooperation with Israel. 

 Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar speak before the unveiling of a red bench to mark International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, on the first day of a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, Italy, November 25, 2024

Indian business owners confront Kashmiri shopkeeper who booted out Israeli tourists

The shop owner apologized to the Israeli couple on camera, after being confronted by the local communtiy.

A calendar with images of U.S. President Joe Biden and Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is hung inside a shop in Thulasendrapuram, the village where Harris' maternal grandfather was born, in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu, India November 5, 2024.

Israel and India expand strategic cooperation with drone threat seminar - exclusive

Israel and India held a seminar in Delhi to enhance security cooperation against drone threats with participation from defense ministries and companies from both countries.

Left to right Brig Gen Marut Shukla Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar Defense Attaché in India, Col. Avichai Zafrani Head of South Asia Division at SIBAT, Noam Haievy

Modi's strong message to Netanyahu: India backs Israel against Hamas - opinion

In a post-Independence Day call, Modi's firm stance with Netanyahu highlights India's growing support for Israel, signaling a major shift in its foreign policy and security approach.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG meets India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, in December. It appears that India is adjusting its foreign policy to better suit its national interest imperatives, says the writer.

Israel Aerospace Industries launches Aerospace Service India, advancing India's defense

The establishment of ASI comes alongside growing efforts to support the advancement of systems for the Indian armed forces. 

Israel Aerospace Industries launches AeroSpace Services India (ASI)  in New Delhi, furthering its presence in India.

More Indian workers head to Israel as relations between the two countries strengthen

The evolving partnership between India and Israel has intensified in recent years.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Israel's military exports to top buyer India unaffected by Gaza war

Israel's war needs have not conflicted with its defense supplies to India, the Israeli source and the senior Indian military official said.

PRIME MINISTER of India Narendra Modi looks on during his 2017 visit to Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signs a document of cooperation.