India Israel ties are likely to remain strong regardless of who wins Israel’s election on October 27, 2026, Israeli author and political analyst Alec Pollard said. He cited defence and technology cooperation and the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as foundations of the partnership.

Key Takeaways

  • Pollard expects the bilateral relationship to remain close regardless of the election result.
  • A new Israeli leader’s rapport with Modi could bring a different dimension to the relationship.

Why India Israel ties could remain close

Pollard said Israel places a high value on its relationship with India. He nevertheless noted that a change in Israeli leadership could alter its dynamics, depending in part on whether a new prime minister establishes a rapport with Modi.

The assessment is Pollard’s view ahead of the vote, not a commitment from either government.

Security and conscription issues in the election

Pollard identified the October 7 Hamas attack as a major electoral issue, saying many Israelis hold Netanyahu responsible for what was widely seen as a security and intelligence failure. He also pointed to criticism of military-service exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews as reservists face repeated deployments.

Other issues include the unresolved debate over a national commission of inquiry into the attack and Netanyahu’s proposed judicial reforms. Pollard said the opposition has argued that the prime minister’s far-right coalition partners have contributed to Israel’s international isolation.

Pollard also said he did not expect the election outcome to bring major changes to Gaza policy.

Next milestone

Israel’s election is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

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