1) Israel had welcomed Modi when he was unwelcome in countries like America. And back then, on his return he spoke glowingly about what India could learn from Israel. So brace up for some controversy after his visit.
2) Iran would have its reservations. Not so long back we had launched an Israeli spy satellite capable of surveilling Iran’s nuclear sites.
3) Netanyahu is a man known to add fuel to fire, and Modi & Netanyahu's bonhomie would soon earn Modi more "titles". His profile as firm and outspoken opponent of Islamic extremism is what won over the Israelis.
4) Ofcourse KSA and other GCC countries will also be alarmed at Modi's visit. Middle east is India's premier destination when it comes to exports and we get more than 60% of our hydrocarbons from them.
I'm not being a pessimist but I think Modi government's habit of showing spunk might end up in a misadventure this time.
Watch the a$$burning of AAPtards
Unnecessary mate. Not only is she NOT an AAPTARD by a long shot, but her concerns are genuine.
I am all for bonhomie with Israel, but we really have to be careful not go overboard with it. This entire relationship should be rooted in India's interests.
Let's ask ourselves, does Israel reciprocate this bonhomie back to India? For them, India is just another country which buys its weapons in bulk at a price. There is almost nothing else that India can offer them.
Israel, although they ought to be our natural allies, doesn't always act like one.
Isn't it true that Israel sells critical weapons and radars (and fighter Lavi?) to China as well? Also weren't there some bizarre reports of Israel selling weapons to Pakistan as well?
Isn't it true that Israel charged exorbitant prices for some of their weapons and ammunitions when they realized that India's a$$ was on the line in Kargil? Strategic partners don't do that to one another!
And I don't blame them for taking care of their own interests first. But then, so should we.
Israel is just another country which faces similar problems as India, but it doesn't mean that we have to sacrifice our interests just to accommodate them.
Our motto should be India and Indian interests first, everything else second.