New Delhi, August 8, 2025 –
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed that *India and Israel will continue to strengthen their bilateral relationship, especially in the areas of **defense cooperation and intelligence sharing. His remarks came in response to the recent terror attack that claimed the lives of *26 Indian civilians in Pahalgam.
Speaking to a group of Indian journalists, Netanyahu condemned the attack and expressed deep solidarity with India. He labeled the killings as “brutal and inhumane”, and vowed to enhance counter-terrorism coordination between the two nations.
Israeli Weapons Proven Effective in ‘Operation Sindhoor’
Netanyahu also highlighted the effectiveness of Israeli-made weapons supplied to India, stating that they played a crucial role in ‘Operation Sindhoor’, a recent counter-terrorism mission carried out by Indian security forces.
He emphasized that defense equipment provided by Israel was used successfully and performed reliably during the operation. This, he said, proves the depth of defense collaboration and trust between the two countries.
India, Israel to Expand Intelligence Sharing on Terror Threats
In a significant announcement, the Israeli Prime Minister revealed that India and Israel are already sharing real-time intelligence to combat terrorism. He hinted at plans to expand this cooperation further, especially with rising threats in South Asia and the Middle East.
This partnership, Netanyahu said, is based on mutual trust and shared values in fighting radical extremism.
Growing Strategic Ties Between New Delhi and Tel Aviv
India and Israel have been strengthening strategic ties over the last decade, particularly in areas like cybersecurity, advanced weapon systems, agriculture technology, and intelligence cooperation.
With both countries facing common threats from terrorism, the latest remarks by Netanyahu reinforce the belief that India-Israel cooperation will remain a key pillar in regional security frameworks.