The diplomatic tensions between India and Israel intensified following a public exchange between Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar and Indian Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra regarding the Gaza conflict. Priyanka Gandhi criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, describing the devastation as shameful and highlighting the Indian government's silence on the issue. In response, Ambassador Azar accused her of deceit, stating that Israel had killed 25,000 Hamas terrorists and attributing civilian casualties to Hamas's tactics of using human shields. The confrontation drew condemnation from Congress leaders who criticized the ambassador's remarks and questioned the Modi government's silence on Israel's interference in Indian domestic politics. Meanwhile, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintained a consistent position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, calling for a ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, and continued humanitarian supply to Gaza. The MEA also addressed unrelated issues, stating that India has never recognized the legality or authority of the Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal acknowledged awareness of the diplomatic spat between Ambassador Azar and Priyanka Gandhi but did not elaborate further.