India-Israel alliance raises concerns over impact on Muslim communities

India and Israel have been strengthening their military and economic ties over the past few decades. Israel opened its consulate in Mumbai in 1953, with military exports beginning in the 1960s.

Recent developments include:

– In June 2024, India shipped 27 tons of ammunition to Israel from Chennai.
– In 2018, Israel’s Elbit Systems partnered with India’s Adani Group to produce Hermes 900 drones in southern India.
– India has reportedly allowed Israeli companies to hire 100,000 Indian workers, replacing 90,000 Palestinian workers whose permits were revoked after October 7, 2023 events.

Over the past decade, India has imported $2.9 billion worth of military equipment from Israel, including drones, missiles, radar, and surveillance systems. Some of this equipment is reportedly used in Kashmir.

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