莫迪力挺以色列引巨大争议，印度反对党抨击其损害“和平与正义立场”

Core Viewpoint - Indian Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Israel has elevated bilateral relations to a "special strategic partnership," amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which has sparked significant domestic and international controversy [1][3][4]. Bilateral Relations - Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the enhancement of their countries' relationship to focus on peace, innovation, and prosperity, signing 16 agreements and memorandums of understanding, and committing to finalize a free trade agreement [3][5]. - The visit was marked by high diplomatic honors, including Modi receiving the "Parliament Medal," the highest honor from the Israeli parliament [3]. Domestic Reactions - Modi's support for Israel has faced fierce criticism from opposition parties in India, who argue that it undermines India's long-standing position on Palestinian support and non-alignment [1][6]. - The Indian National Congress party accused Modi of moral cowardice for ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while aligning with Netanyahu's government [6]. International Reactions - Iran expressed regret over India's strengthened ties with Israel, labeling it as unfortunate and criticizing Modi for engaging with a regime accused of genocide [8]. - Pakistan's Transport Minister condemned Modi's stance as a shocking display of double standards, urging Middle Eastern countries to reassess their relationships with India based on its current foreign policy [9]. Defense Cooperation - From 2020 to 2024, India has purchased $20.5 billion worth of arms from Israel, accounting for about one-third of Israel's arms exports [7]. - A potential $10 billion defense cooperation agreement is anticipated, which would include advanced defense technologies such as the Iron Dome system [7].