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Sharren Haskel: Rethinking Israel's Defense Strategy Towards India
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Firstpost•02-10-2026, 23:43
Sharren Haskel: Rethinking Israel's Defense Strategy Towards India
- •Former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel called for a re-evaluation of Israel's defense strategy, advocating for increased investment and manufacturing in allied countries like India.
- •Haskel cited recent sanctions imposed by the UK Prime Minister on Israeli businesses as a reason to shift defense industry focus.
- •She emphasized the importance of building factories and companies in countries that Israel can rely on and that will stand beside it.
- •Haskel views India as one of Israel's greatest allies, highlighting the potential for deeper cooperation in military equipment and intelligence.
- •This strategic shift aims to strengthen Israel's security industry by partnering with steadfast nations.
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Sharren Haskel praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his incredible courage in risking his life to save over 170 passengers from an attempted cockpit attack by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight.
PM Modi praised Captain Machchhar's courage and composure during a video call. Machchhar became emotional, shared how his 17 years of flying experience and quick thinking helped him open the door after collapsing, and mentioned offering a special Indian prayer.
Haskel suggested that Israel should shift defence investments and manufacturing away from Western nations that impose sanctions, moving them instead toward steadfast, reliable allies like India.
