
As the Israel-Hamas war marks its one-year anniversary on October 6, 2024, India’s position on the conflict remains nuanced. India has historically maintained strong diplomatic ties with both Israel and Palestine, which has shaped its careful stance in the ongoing war. While the Indian government has condemned the violence from both sides, it has largely refrained from taking a definitive stand favoring either Israel or Hamas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has strengthened economic and security ties with Israel in recent years, particularly in the fields of defense and technology. However, India has also been a vocal advocate for a two-state solution and has consistently called for peaceful negotiations to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Gaza conflict has tested India’s foreign policy approach, balancing its growing strategic partnership with Israel and its longstanding support for the Palestinian cause.
India’s position aligns with its broader foreign policy of non-interference, urging dialogue and restraint from all parties involved. As the world closely monitors the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, India continues to call for an end to hostilities and the resumption of peace talks.