Netanyahu invokes India in rebuttal to JD Vance's 'US Israel's only ally' claim

‘We have some other friends, like India’: Netanyahu pushes back on Vance’s ‘only ally’ remark

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against US Vice President JD Vance’s claim that Washington is Israel’s only powerful ally, telling Fox News that Israel counts on support from partners well beyond the United States, including India. Responding to Vance’s comments, Netanyahu told Fox News, “We have some other friends, like a small country called India. It has 1.4 billion people, and boy, do we have tremendous support there.” Netanyahu said he maintains a good relationship with Vance despite their disagreements. “He and I have a very good relationship, but that doesn’t mean I agree with everything he says,” he said, adding that no rift exists between him and President Trump, whom he called “the greatest friend we ever had in the White House.” Netanyahu: We have some other friends, like a small country called India. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...