Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:18am on 08 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to privately advise Prime Minister Narendra Modi on handling tensions with US President Donald Trump, amid a deepening trade dispute. Calling both leaders “terrific friends,” Netanyahu emphasized that the foundation of India-US relations remains “very solid” and urged both nations to resolve the tariff row amicably. Trump recently doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over India’s continued import of Russian oil, prompting strong condemnation from New Delhi. Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to protecting farmers and fishermen, even at personal cost. Netanyahu also expressed interest in visiting India soon and highlighted robust India-Israel defense ties, including battlefield-tested equipment used during Operation Sindoor. (PC: JNS & BBC)
