India and Israel may be geographically distant, but their political, military, and ideological alignment has never been closer. In this in-depth discussion, Azad Essa and Ejaz Haider explain how a once-quiet relationship has evolved into a visible strategic alliance with serious implications for South Asia, the Middle East, and global power politics. The conversation revolves around the historical roots of India–Israel ties, challenges the myth of India’s pro-Palestine stance, and examines how Hindutva and Zionism intersect through shared ideas of securitisation, majoritarian nationalism, and state power.