Q12.“India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss.

India-Israel relations have transformed from initial caution to a robust, multi-faceted partnership, marking a strategic shift in India's foreign policy.

Depth and Diversity of Ties

• From cautious engagement (Palestine, non-alignment) to full diplomatic ties in 1992, relations deepened significantly post-2014, diversifying across defense (major arms supplier, JVs), agriculture (CoE), water, counter-terrorism, space, cyber, and innovation.
• High-level visits, like PM Modi's historic trip, underscore the strategic importance and political will.

Irreversible Nature

This depth is irreversible due to established institutional mechanisms, growing economic interdependence, and a shared strategic outlook, particularly on counter-terrorism. Mutual strategic interests, balancing Israel's technology with India's security needs, and robust people-to-people ties further solidify this bond, allowing India to manage its Palestine relations independently.

Thus, India-Israel ties have evolved into a comprehensive, multi-dimensional partnership, driven by mutual interests and strategic convergence, making them enduring.