India Gives Israel a Firm Embrace

Wall Street Journal ^ | July 6, 2017 | Sadanand Dhume

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The symbolism of Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel this week was hard to miss. But the visit also reflects deep changes in India’s domestic politics. Traditional opponents of a closer India-Israel relationship have lost in the court of public opinion.

... (it marks) India’s dramatic shift over the past quarter century—from reflexive support for the Palestinians to an intense partnership with Israel

[BeauBo]

This strategic re-alignment against islamic terrorism seems to be continuing to strengthen, driven by economic, military and cultural interests, as well as the shared threat.

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If any people should be tired of Muslim persecutions it is India...A read of their history reveals millions of Indians killed by Muslim invaders...Muslim v Hindu clashes persist to this day...

https://www.sikhnet.com/news/islamic-india-biggest-holocaust-world-history

That they ever favored the Palestinians over Israel mystifies me...

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