Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day visit to Israel, marked by warm embraces with counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu but no mention of Israel's war in Palestinian territories.

On Wednesday, Modi addressed the Israeli Knesset, stating "India stands firmly with Israel" and expressing condolences for victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. He supported US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan but avoided discussing ongoing violence in Gaza.

Experts criticized the timing as compromising India's historical pro-Palestine stance. Modi and Netanyahu signed agreements on innovation and agriculture, with India being Israel's largest weapons buyer.

Analysts noted the warming ties reflect shared nationalist ideologies between Modi's BJP and Netanyahu's government, with India's Hindu right showing enthusiasm for Zionist ideals.

Source: www.aljazeera.com