India's evolving position on the Israel-Hamas conflict

India has taken a noteworthy position in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel, leaning into its newfound strategic embrace of Israel. This shift in India's Middle East policy has been accompanied by Modi's personal history with Israel and the desire to diversify defense partnerships. India has become the largest export market for Israeli defense products and the two countries have engaged in joint production and development of defense systems. However, India also seeks to maintain and deepen ties with Gulf Arab countries. The future trajectory of India's relationships with Israel and the Gulf will depend on factors such as terrorism concerns, regional dynamics, and economic interests.