Israel did not let an opportunity pass to convey its appreciation to India for its support after the Indian cricket team’s resounding victory over Pakistan in a World Cup match, winning by seven wickets. In a display of solidarity, an Indian fan at the Narendra Modi Stadium was seen waving a poster featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, took to social media to express his gratitude. He shared the photo of the Indian fan with the poster and highlighted that Israel is pleased with India’s triumph and that Pakistan could not attribute its win to the Hamas terrorists. “We were really moved by Indian friends showing their solidarity with Israel by displaying posters during the match,” Naor tweeted. The Israeli embassy also thanked India for the cricket fan’s “India stands with Israel” poster.
India’s stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict is noteworthy. While India stands firmly with Israel in its fight against terrorism and condemns it unequivocally, India also advocates direct negotiations for “establishing a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine.” Pakistan, on the other hand, is a staunch critic of Israel and a staunch defender of Palestinian rights.
In a recent cricket match, Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Rizwan faced backlash in India when he dedicated Pakistan’s victory over Sri Lanka to the people of Gaza. His tweet, expressing gratitude and dedication to Gaza, prompted social media criticism and comparisons to Hamas militants.
The Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its eighth day, shows no signs of abating. Amid speculations of Israel considering a ground invasion of Gaza, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with soldiers near the Gaza border and hinted at further action. Israel has urged Gazans to move south as casualties continue to rise, with several thousand individuals affected by the ongoing conflict.
The recent display of support and solidarity between India and Israel showcases the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict and the varying perspectives on this longstanding issue.
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