New Delhi: Israel showed its strategic partnership with India by repeatedly endorsing Indian sovereignty to defend itself when Pakistan-India tensions increased. Ambassador Reuven Azar of Israel delivered this statement in his exclusive interview with WION.
According to Ambassador Azar, India receives full support to protect its citizens and secure its national borders because it operates as an autonomous nation. The political official stated that his nation maintains total backing for India’s freedom to defend itself. Israel continues to demonstrate its dedication towards enhancing defence relationships with India, especially as global pressures intensify.
The statement by Ambassador Azar holds significance regarding Pahalgam, as it draws attention to rising tension between India and Pakistan after a recent terrorist attack in the region. The deepening bilateral relationship between Israel and India shows that their tactical and fundamental cooperative efforts now outmatch their earlier ceremonial connections.
Pakistan’s Support from China and Turkey
Pakistan accepted recent military aid from China, which included the delivery of the PL-15 missiles, besides possible deliveries from Turkey. The Turkish news outlets have strongly refuted these claims regarding their military aid to Pakistan. The current circumstances make Israel’s position vital because it strengthens its ties with India as regional geopolitical dynamics transform.
Solidarity in the Fight Against Terrorism
Ambassador Azar commended India for its strict policy against terrorism while recognising the Israeli approach to fighting terrorism. In October 2023, Hamas launched attacks against Israel, causing lasting damage to the country. Azar stated that civilian targeting in India or Israel creates problems that rise above regional matters and transform into human rights violations on Earth.
Both nations defend against global terrorism with common challenges that produce a continuous growth in their strategic defence support system.
Advanced Technology Cooperation: A Growing Defence Partnership
The Indian-Israeli defence relationship has undergone extensive development through continuous technological cooperation for many years. The Israeli military provides advanced weapons equipment, including Spike anti-tank missiles, in addition to Heron drones and Barak-8 air defence systems, to India. The defence relationship advances with Elbit Systems of Israel partnering with the Indian Adani Group to create Hermes 900 UAV production in India.
Historic Support During the Kargil Conflict
Israel demonstrated the full strength of their defence alliance with India during the Kargil War in 1999 by supplying vital military resources to the Indian forces. Israel directly provided laser-guided bombs and satellite intelligence to India during the Kargil Conflict at a period when other nations withdrew their support for operations in the challenging Kargil high-altitude region.