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Modi’s relationship with RSS
Back at the Knesset, Modi highlighted the contribution of the Jewish community to India.
He cited the Bene Israel of Maharashtra, the Kochni Jews of Keralam, the Baghdadi Jews of Kolkata and Mumbai and the Bene Menashe of the North East.
Modi told lawmakers that Jewish figures like Edwin Myers shaped India’s film sector, Walter Kaufmann composed signature songs for All India Radio and actor David Abraham Chaulkar became a household name across India.
“Lieutenant General JFR Jacob’s heroic contribution in the 1970 war against Pakistan is widely known,” Modi said. He added that he worked closely with Jacob and “over many teas we discussed, among other things, India-Israel relations.”
Calling the Holocaust “one of humanity’s darkest chapters,” Modi’s speech explored historical connections, aiming to connect India and Israel. This despite the fact that he was once a foot soldier of the RSS or a paramilitary force inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. fascist Political parties and anti-Jewish massacres in Europe.
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi told Israeli lawmakers that Israel’s economic growth and its leadership in technological innovation formed a “natural foundation” for future partnerships.
“Over the past few years, India has been the fastest-growing major economy in the world. At the same time, Israel is a powerhouse of innovation and technological leadership,” Modi said.
“This lays a natural foundation for a forward-looking partnership. We are committed to expanding trade, strengthening investment flows and promoting joint infrastructure development,” he said.
“We see many synergies in areas such as quantum technologies, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. We are also working with Israel to build cross-border financial connectivity using digital public infrastructure,” Modi added.
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Modi is restoring Israel’s image?
Modi addressed the Israeli parliament as part of a two-day visit to Israel aimed at deepening ties with key trade and defense partners.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of forming a ‘hexagon’ alliance in the region, including India, Greece and others, to challenge the ‘radical axis’ of Sunnis and Shiites.
New Delhi has not yet confirmed whether it will participate in the alliance.
Md. Associate Professor, Department of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. “There are very strong diplomatic, political and economic relations between the two countries. I think this visit will further strengthen the ties between the two countries,” Muddassir Quamar said. Anadolu Agency.
Defense cooperation is expected to dominate the discussion, reflecting Israel’s role as a major supplier of advanced military technology to India.
India accounted for 34% of Israel’s defense exports from 2020 to 2024, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Indian media reports say New Delhi is interested in joint development of ballistic missile defense systems, laser weapons, long-range standoff missiles and drones.
Ryan Bohl, senior analyst for the Middle East and North Africa at the RANE Network, said India’s strong interest in ballistic missile technology is also working for Israel. Israel wants as much development as possible for new markets in this sector.
“The deal with India will allow Israel to scale up production of products such as Arrow 2 and Arrow 3,” he said. Anadolu Agency.
According to former Israeli diplomat Alon Liel, Israel has “lost a lot of its international standing over the past two and a half years,” with relations with its Western allies frustrated and several countries recognizing Palestine.
“Because Israel is currently quite isolated… this could be presented as a big diplomatic achievement by Netanyahu,” he said.
Modi’s visit, which Iran calls ‘unfortunate’, comes at a time when the United States is threatening war if the nuclear deal with Iran fails.
“To be honest, it’s a very unfortunate thing,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Indian media outlet India Today ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit.
“I hope that while Prime Minister Modi is there, he will also address the issue of the Palestinians and their right to self-determination.”
Iran, a major oil supplier that ensures India’s energy security, has historically provided diplomatic support, including blocking an anti-India resolution on the Kashmir dispute at the United Nations in 1994. However, India’s strategic interests in Israel may now be perceived as taking precedence over its traditional relationship with Tehran.
A U.S. attack on Iran risks Iranian retaliation against Israel and U.S. Gulf facilities. This could affect millions of Indian workers and the billions of dollars in remittances they send home from wealthy Arab countries.
In his speech, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged growing regional instability and recent challenges, but conspicuously avoided mentioning the buildup of U.S. troops in the region or heightened tensions with Iran. Despite the fact that both formed the backdrop to his visit.
If his omissions were notable, so were the notes he chose to end with.
Modi concluded his speech by saying: “I am Israel Chai” (‘The People of Israel Live’), the Knesset rose to applause.
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