🇮🇱🇮🇳 Diplomatic Reassurance: Netanyahu’s India Visit Postponed, Israel Vows ‘Full Confidence in PM Modi’s Security
Israeli PM’s Office Dismisses Reports Linking Postponement to Delhi Blast, Calls Security Bond ‘Very Strong’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-anticipated December trip to India has been postponed, sparking immediate speculation across international media. While initial reports from Israeli outlets cited “security concerns” following the recent fatal terror attack near the Red Fort in Delhi, the Prime Minister’s office swiftly moved to provide strong diplomatic reassurance, denying any crisis of confidence in India’s security. The focus now shifts to resetting the date for the crucial visit after the temporary Netanyahu India Visit Delayed.
The Postponement and Media Speculation
The Delhi car blast, which occurred two weeks prior to the scheduled visit, was cited by Israeli media as the reason for the deferral. The explosion, described by Indian investigators as a terror incident, triggered fears about the security environment in the capital, leading to the assumption that Netanyahu’s security assessment prompted the change. This marks the third time this year that the Israeli PM has postponed a trip to India, underlining the political challenges of coordinating high-level bilateral engagements.
Netanyahu’s ‘Huge Comment’ on Indian Security
In a direct response designed to quash any negative speculation regarding the bilateral strategic partnership, Netanyahu’s office issued a powerful statement, firmly rejecting the implied link between the blast and the postponement. The Israeli PM’s office stated emphatically:
“The PM has full confidence in India’s security under PM Modi, and teams are already coordinating a new visit date.”
This statement is seen as a major diplomatic gesture, reaffirming the deep trust and strategic alignment between the two nations and specifically between the two leaders, even after the temporary Netanyahu India Visit Delayed.
Indian Officials Reject Linkages
Indian official sources also quickly pushed back against the narrative that the Delhi blast forced the postponement, calling such reports “misleading and factually incorrect.” India emphasized that the strong personal rapport between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu remains intact, and that discussions for a mutually convenient date in the new year are already underway. The robust India-Israel ties, particularly in defence, technology, and counter-terrorism cooperation, were recently underscored by the visit of Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Israel. Both sides are keen to ensure the Netanyahu India Visit Delayed does not lead to a diplomatic chill.