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Monday, February 23, 2026
TopicIndia-Israel

Topic: India-Israel

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Who are the Bnei Menashe and why is Israel taking 5,800 of them from Northeast?

The process of moving all 5,800 Bnei Menashe is due to take about five years, with 1,200 people migrating to Israel by the end of 2026.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

‘Essential to work together towards combating terrorism’—Jaishankar tells Israeli counterpart

The EAM told Gideon Sa’ar, who is on his first visit to New Delhi, that both nations face a ‘particular challenge from terrorism’ and must ensure a global ‘zero-tolerance’ approach.

‘Swapping Einstein’s theories for Hamas’?’ Israel fumes at being banned from astronomy Olympiad

International Olympiad in Astronomy & Astrophysics ended in Mumbai Thursday. Ban on Israel to stay till 'it stops blocking Palestinian students from IOAA & complies with laws'.

What India can learn from Israel about atmanirbharta in defence

India’s fledgling defence industry has struggled to translate capacity into mass production or compete globally, resulting in continued reliance on imports.

Off The Cuff with Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar

Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, was the guest in the latest edition of ThePrint Off The Cuff, recorded on 30 June, 2025.

Bengaluru’s ‘deadly crowd crush’ & the once ‘unimaginable’ India-Israel defence partnership

International media also reports on why Tesla doesn't want to manufacture in India & the 'crackdown on alleged illegal immigrants from Bangladesh'.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaffirms India-Israel ties, says ‘time has come for decisive war against terror’

Speaking at Israel Independence Day celebration at the Israeli Embassy, the BJP leader also expressed gratitude to Israel and other nations that support India’s efforts in counter-terrorism.

‘No place to hide,’ says Israeli Ambassador, supports India’s right to self defence on op Sindoor

Reuven Azar was also among the first ambassadors to convey official condolences following Pahalgam. Israeli PM Netanyahu, too, had labelled the attack as ‘Islamist’ terrorist attack'.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.