The people of Occupied Kashmir and Palestine have been subjected to a brutal agenda fueled by an aggressive mentality for decades. The battlegrounds of both regions are where freedom aspirations clash with oppression backed by the state. The similarity between Kashmiris and Palestinians lies not just in the oppression, but also in the strategic alignment and striking resemblance between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Their vision, motivated by nationalist ideologies, has resulted in a series of events that have brought widespread suffering to Muslims in both regions. Genocide, subjugation, and the ongoing violation of human rights are highlighted in India and Israel’s respective regions through their shared strategies. The collaboration between these two powers, whose goal is to suppress legitimate resistance, not only poses a threat to regional peace but also has global implications.

In an act of diplomatic betrayal, under Modi’s leadership, India abstained from voting on the UN resolution on Palestine. It was a move that went against India’s longstanding narrative of maintaining balanced relations with the Arab world. Despite presenting itself as a neutral player and strategic partner to Arab countries, India’s actions mirrored Israel’s playbook in Occupied Kashmir.........

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