Global, domestic criticism mounts over Modi's Israel visit amid Iran tensions
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Modi’s Israel visit before rising Iran tensions draws global and domestic criticism. Opposition questions India’s neutrality, while analysts highlight potential business and strategic interests
NEW DELHI (Dunya News) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel ahead of rising tensions with Iran has drawn sharp criticism from international media and India’s opposition parties.
Critics argue that the timing of the visit raises serious questions about India’s foreign policy.
Reports indicate that during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi assured potential cooperation against Iran.
Some international observers claim that the visit provided political support to Israel’s controversial government.
US analyst Douglas MacGregor alleged that the US Navy is using Indian ports amid escalating tensions with Iran, though these claims have not been officially verified.
Meanwhile, opposition parties, including the Congress Party and other leaders, have criticized the visit as a departure from India’s traditional foreign policy.
They argue that silence on the Iran issue and close engagement with Israel have impacted India’s neutral international standing.
Some political analysts have raised questions about whether the visit was linked to protecting business interests related to the Chabahar port.
Notably, the Adani Group has investments in both Israel’s Haifa port and Iran’s Chabahar port, prompting critics to demand clarification on whether national interests or corporate ties were prioritized.
The Indian government has not issued a detailed response to these allegations, while debates continue both domestically and internationally regarding the implications of Modi’s visit.
