India Clarifies Position on Recent Israeli Elections, Vows to Continue Strategic Relationship

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has clarified its position on the developments following the recent elections in Israel. The MEA has taken a position on the formation of a new government in Israel and its relationship with India. According to the MEA, India's relations with the people of Israel are good and India wants to continue to do so. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the weekly media briefing that India's relations with Israel are good. We have a multi-faceted and strategic relationship with Israel. A new government is being formed there. Spokesperson Jaiswal said that India's dialogue with Israel will continue as before and will take this relationship further. No coalition had a clear majority in the elections held in Israel on 27 October. The Eisenkot-led opposition coalition won 48 seats while Netanyahu's coalition won 53 seats. Thus, the 61-seat majority figure of both camps was surpassed. The former Israeli army chief and Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join his government.