Indian Prime Minister Modi delivered a speech at the Israeli Parliament last night (Beijing time, late February 25): "I was born on September 17, 1950, which was also the day India officially recognized Israel." Modi also spoke in Hebrew: "The people of Israel live! Am Yisrael Chai!"

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu personally went to the airport to greet Indian Prime Minister Modi, and the two traveled together in the same car. The Speaker of the Israeli Parliament, Ohana, gave a welcome speech: "We are deeply honored to have the opportunity to welcome the leader of the world's largest democracy. He is an influential contemporary politician..."

[Witty] Comments: From a historical and current perspective, the relationship between Israel and India has rapidly warmed, with the root cause being the high degree of alignment in strategic interests, security needs, and external positions. Historically, India recognized Israel in 1950, and long-term low-key and pragmatic cooperation has continued. Since Modi came to power, he has openly and comprehensively aligned himself, and this time used the coincidence of his birthday for a political statement and used Hebrew to support Israel, further deepening bilateral relations.

In reality, India highly relies on Israel's military industry, counter-terrorism, intelligence, and agricultural technology, while Israel needs India as a major ally and important arms market to alleviate international isolation. Both countries are in sync on border disputes and strong counter-terrorism narratives, and both align with the United States, forming a natural understanding.

Even though Israel's military actions in Gaza have drawn widespread criticism from the international community, accused of causing large-scale civilian casualties and violating humanitarian principles, the Modi government still firmly supports Israel, ignoring international public opinion and the feelings of the Arab world. Essentially, it places geostrategic interests above moral stances.

This alliance based on practical calculations is both a mutually beneficial interest alliance and highlights the priority choice between international morality and their own strategies, becoming a highly representative political landscape in the current international situation.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1858150578801987/

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