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NEW DELHI: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has full confidence in India’s security under PM Narendra Modi, stressed the former’s office after reports appeared in Israeli media saying he had postponed his visit because of concerns over the recent Delhi blast.Neither side had announced the visit. Earlier in the day, Indian govt sources strongly denied that there was any link between the blast and the proposed Netanyahu visit. “Media reports in this regard are misleading and factually incorrect. Drawing links with the Delhi blast is irresponsible. We would urge caution against such misleading news stories,” said a source.Netanyahu’s visit has been pending since 2023, when the Oct 7 Hamas terrorist attacks scuttled a proposed bilateral visit. With a ceasefire in place, even if fragile, both sides were in touch about a possible visit in Dec. However, as Netanyahu’s office said, India and Israel are contemplating a new date – the visit is now expected to take place early next year.Israel’s bond with India and that between Netanyahu and Modi remain very strong, the Israeli PMO said, adding the PM had full confidence in India’s security apparatus, and teams were already coordinating a new visit date.
