Netanyahu Praises Israeli Arms in India’s Operation Sindoor, Seeks Wider Ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said weapons previously supplied to New Delhi had proven their effectiveness during India’s recent Operation Sindoor, calling the systems “battle-proven” and crediting them with contributing to the mission’s success. He added that the performance demonstrated the depth of bilateral defence cooperation and argued that the two countries can do more together to counter cross-border terrorism through expanded intelligence sharing. Netanyahu told reporters he would like to visit India soon to advance a broad agenda that includes negotiating a direct Tel Aviv–Bengaluru flight and easing regulatory hurdles so that more Indian workers can be employed in Israel. He described Indians as “sensible” and “grounded,” saying their skills are in demand in Israel’s economy. Addressing international headwinds, the prime minister characterised U.S. President Donald Trump and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “terrific friends” who could resolve Washington’s tariff dispute with New Delhi. Netanyahu also reiterated his view that Trump deserves a Nobel Prize for the Abraham Accords, adding that broader Middle-East participation in the agreement would further stabilise the region.