Jerusalem, Feb. 26 -- Beneath the trade agreements and technology showcases of Prime Minister Modi's Israel visit lies a more consequential story, one of careful diplomatic positioning, revived regional ambitions, and a quietly assertive India navigating one of the world's most volatile geopolitical theatres with growing confidence.
India's strategic messaging on the Palestinian question was deliberate and layered. Addressing the Knesset, PM Modi offered what Foreign Secretary Misri described as a "comprehensive framing" of the issue, one that acknowledged the weight of history without abandoning India's long-standing support for Palestinian statehood.
Modi explicitly referenced US President Trump's 20-point peace plan, which was endorsed...