Israel rejects claim it has no allies, highlights ties with India and other partners

An Israeli expert disputed U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s assertion that Israel has no friends outside the United States. He cited Israel’s diplomatic relationships across South America, Africa, the Gulf region and, most prominently, India, noting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel just before the Iran conflict.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the same response when asked the same question, emphasizing the strong Israel‑India partnership. The expert also reminded listeners of Israel’s historical peace efforts, such as the 1949 armistice agreements, the 1979 Sinai withdrawal, and past negotiations with Arab states and the Palestinian leadership. He called accusations that Israel relies on “brute force” to solve security challenges “inaccurate and antisemitic,” and warned that such rhetoric is spreading within mainstream U.S. political discourse, citing remarks from both JD Vance and Democratic candidate Rahm Emanuel.

The commentary urges correction of these false narratives to prevent further antisemitic tropes while reaffirming Israel’s ongoing diplomatic engagements worldwide.