Smotrich Signs Trade Deal in New Delhi, Expanding Israel-India Business Ties

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Bezalel Smotrich signed a trade deal in New Delhi, expanding economic ties between Israel and India. Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister, visited India in September 2025. During his trip, he also visited the stock exchange in Mumbai and traveled to an investment hub in Gujarat.

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The visit occurred while Israel was conducting a war on Gaza. Analysts note that this event may underline a dramatic shift in India’s embrace of Israel, moving away from its traditional support for Palestine.

Benjamin Netanyahu is strengthening ties with India, while Bangladesh's Ministry of External Affairs is discussing bilateral ties with Israel.

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Who's involved

Bezalel SmotrichIsraeli finance minister who signed the trade deal
Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India
DelhiLocation where the trade deal was signed

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Bezalel Smotrich
Israeli far-right politician (born 1980)
- Netanyahu facilitates multiple political alliances and party formations involving Smotrich, Bennett, and Ben-Gvir.Wed 20:32
- Smotrich warned Israel could erase Sinai, drawing a sharp reaction from Egypt amid the continuing Gaza War.Wed 13:45
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
- Naftali Bennett's party seeks to replace Benjamin Netanyahu amid Hamas infiltration and Negri joining the party.10:38
- Noam Tibon fought Hamas militants to rescue family amid political maneuvering between Bennett and Netanyahu.10:38
Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
- Modi's government is credited with leading India's economic progress, highlighting the growth of Delhi and the support given to Gujarat.11:37
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is functioning as the governing body for the Delhi region and submitting reports regarding building collapses to the High Court.11:06

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