LONDON: Human rights organization Amnesty International has alleged that India continued supplying military equipment to Israel during the war in Gaza, despite what it described as a clear risk that the weapons or components could be used in military operations against Palestinians.
In a report, Amnesty claimed that India has developed a close and commercially significant partnership with Israel’s defense sector and has become an important part of supply chains supporting Israeli military operations.
According to the report, Amnesty researchers analyzed 2,596 shipments sent from India to Israel after October 7, 2023. The shipments reportedly included weapons, ammunition, military components, and other defense-related items.
The organization alleged that Indian companies supplied at least:
- 390,516 components for small arms.
- 564,970 parts and components for explosive weapons, including drone warheads and artillery shells.
- 298 components for military vehicles.
Amnesty said it used commercial shipping data to trace the movement of these items, alleging that the equipment was delivered to Israeli defense companies, which subsequently supplied the materials to the Israeli military.
Amnesty International Secretary General Agnès Callamard called on India to halt all arms exports to Israel, arguing that continuing such exports could be inconsistent with obligations under international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions.
The report reflects Amnesty International’s findings and allegations. At the time of reporting, there was no response included from the Government of India or the Israeli authorities regarding the claims made in the report.
The issue comes amid ongoing international debate over arms transfers linked to the conflict in Gaza, with several human rights organizations urging governments to review defense exports to parties involved in the conflict over concerns about compliance with international law.
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