India Reaffirms Strong Partnership wiht Israel,Condemns Terrorism on Holocaust Remembrance Day
New Delhi,January 28,2026 – On International Holocaust remembrance Day,India underscored the profound moral and strategic alliance with Israel,drawing parallels between historical atrocities and contemporary challenges. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, speaking in New Delhi, delivered a powerful message condemning terrorism and reiterating India’s commitment to peace and stability in the West Asia region.
Addressing a gathering including Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar, members of the diplomatic corps, and representatives of the Jewish community, Misri emphasized that the Holocaust serves as a stark warning against the insidious nature of hatred. He explained that prejudice and dehumanization, when normalized through language, can pave the way for unimaginable suffering. “Memory is resistance,” he stated, highlighting the importance of remembrance as a moral imperative to prevent future atrocities and to ensure ”never again” transcends rhetoric and becomes a tangible duty.
Misri explicitly connected the historical horrors of the Holocaust to recent violence, referencing the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, which resulted in the tragic loss of approximately 1,200 Israeli lives and the abduction of numerous hostages. He noted the devastating scale of the attack, stating that more Jews where killed on that single day than at any other time as the Holocaust. Acknowledging India’s own experience with cross-border terrorism, Misri affirmed a deep empathy for Israel’s pain and suffering.
The foreign secretary unequivocally reiterated India’s stance against terrorism in all its forms, emphasizing that no justification exists for such acts, regardless of their location. This sentiment echoes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public declaration of India’s solidarity with the people of Israel in their fight against terrorism.
While firmly denouncing violence, Misri also reaffirmed India’s long-standing support for genuine peace initiatives in the region.He specifically welcomed the recent progress made towards de-escalation, including the ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza, recognizing the relief these developments provide to affected families. He voiced support for the Gaza Peace Plan as a potential pathway to lasting peace.
Misri positioned India’s commitment within a broader historical and cultural context, stating that remembering the Holocaust is a moral obligation to champion pluralism, tolerance, and human dignity – values deeply ingrained in India’s constitutional and cultural fabric. He highlighted India’s historical role as a refuge for persecuted communities, invoking the ancient Indian principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – “the world is one family” – and the nation’s respect for all religions.
He further recalled India’s actions during World War II,when it provided shelter to Jewish refugees despite widespread global reluctance. Misri acknowledged the contributions of India’s diverse Jewish communities – including the Bene Israelis, Cochini jews, baghdadi Jews, and Bnei Menashe – to the nation’s social and cultural richness, and also mentioned the recent Israeli recognition of the Maharaja of Nawanagar for his humanitarian efforts in sheltering Jewish individuals.
“These deep-rooted historical ties have evolved into a robust strategic partnership,” Misri stated, adding that India and Israel are now “proud partners in progress,” collaborating across numerous sectors and underpinned by shared democratic values.
the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, dialog, and collective human dignity, urging the international community to learn from the lessons of the Holocaust and to actively safeguard human rights for all, without exception.
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