Netanyahu hails India, deferred visit, says ‘full confidence on nation’s security’

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said that India visit was deferred after reported security concerns in the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, his office confirmed  a new date is being coordinated and reaffirmed strong India-Israel ties.

Netanyahu’s office in a statement shared on X, said that Israel’s bond with India is very strong and the teams of both countries are already coordinating a new visit date.

“The PM has full confidence in India’s security under PM Modi,” Netanyahu’s office stated.

The statement from Netanyahu’s office came after an Israeli media report claimed that his trip to India was delayed over security concerns after the Red Fort bomb blast occurred in New Delhi.

Israeli leader has postponed his visit to India 3 times before.

Netanyahu was slated to visit India before the end of the year.

He visited India in 2018.

Netanyahu had offered condolences to PM Modi and to the people of India after the red fort bomb blast.

PM Netanyahu in a statement shared on X, called India and Israel ancient civilizations that stand on eternal truths and emphasized that terror strikes will never shake the strong resolve of the people of both countries.

“To our dear friend Narendra Modi and to the brave people of India: Sara and I, and the people of Israel, send our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Israel stands strong with you in sorrow and in strength in this time,” the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office posted on X.

“India and Israel are ancient civilizations that stand on eternal truths. Terror may strike our cities, but it will never shake our souls. The light of our nations will outshine the darkness of our enemies,” it added.