India-Israel relations

MEA assures safety, advises caution for Indian workers in Israel

New Delhi: Amidst escalating concerns over the safety and well-being of Indian workers departing for Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a cautious statement, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance. The first batch of Indian construction workers, totaling 64 individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, embarked on their journey to Israel on […]

Exploring potential of Agniveer scheme in India-Israel collaboration

There has been criticism of the Indian Govt’s proposal to send around 100,000 Indian Construction workers to Israel to replace Palestinian labourers, especially from ten Central Trade Unions. The objection is to the government’s show of support to Israeli efforts to replace Palestinian workers which they view as retaliation for Hamas attacks of 7th October […]

Israel seeks Indian workers to replace Palestinian labour amidst conflict: Report

NEW DELHI: In the midst of the ongoing conflict following a Hamas attack on Israel, the country’s construction industry is reportedly seeking government approval to recruit a substantial number of Indian workers to replace the 90,000 Palestinian labourers whose work permits have been cancelled. According to a report from ‘Voice of America’ based in the West […]

EXCLUSIVE | Hamas raping, burning children alive: Israeli envoy

The Israel-Palestine war commenced on October 7, with a surprise assault by Hamas-led militant groups. The attack included the launch of over 5,000 rockets from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, the breach of a border security fence by thousands of armed Hamas fighters, indiscriminate gunfire targeting Israeli civilians and soldiers, and a coordinated land, sea, and […]

PBS awards: Reena’s Khichri, Tikka whet the India-Israel appetite, bring Modi-Netanyahu closer

As she is conferred with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, highest honour conferred on overseas Indians, she is transported to the night of the private dinner hosted by Netanyahu for PM Modi when she wrote a new chapter in the history of food diplomacy