India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset in Israel, reaffirming India's support for Israel while condemning the October 7th Hamas attacks and stating that no cause justifies civilian deaths.
Background
PM Modi and PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed India-Israel cooperation in artificial intelligence and quantum technology. Modi characterized the October 7th attack as 'barbaric' while emphasizing that civilian deaths are unjustifiable.
Facts for Prelims
- PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
- PostBenjamin Netanyahu: Prime Minister of Israel
- PlaceKnesset: The legislative body of Israel
- S&TIndia and Israel identified AI and quantum technology as key areas of shared interest
For Mains
Q. Analyze the strategic significance of the India-Israel partnership in the context of emerging technologies and global geopolitical stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological synergy: Collaborative R&D in AI and quantum computing to bolster domestic manufacturing
- Geopolitical balancing: Navigating India's 'multi-aligned' foreign policy amidst Middle Eastern conflicts
- Security cooperation: Strengthening intelligence sharing and defense technology transfers
Keywords: Strategic autonomy · Multi-alignment · Technological sovereignty · Geopolitical stability · Bilateral cooperation
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