Why did Indian Narendra Modi strengthen his ties with Israel? | Israelo-Palestinian conflict


In the latest episode of UpFront, we look at how relations between the two countries have evolved over the past decades.

India has traditionally been a supporter of Palestinian rights. It was therefore surprising that, amid Israel’s deadly airstrikes, India abstained from voting on the UN resolution calling for a ceasefire.

Early in his premiership, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi established warm relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and has been a strong ally in what appears to be a repositioning of India’s traditional position.

What is behind this change? Why is Modi building such strong ties with Netanyahu?

On In the front This week, Professor Nitasha Kaul from the Center for the Study of Democracy at the University of Westminster speaks to Marc Lamont Hill about the politics behind India’s new ties with Israel.

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