India abandons SCO statement condemning Israel

India has distanced itself from an SCO statement condemning Israel’s strikes on Iran, reflecting its continued support for Israel. This follows India’s abstention from a UN vote seeking a Gaza ceasefire. While India values its ties with Iran and the SCO for trade and counterterrorism, its strong relationship with Israel, particularly in defense, appears to be a deciding factor. India has distanced itself from an SCO statement condemning Israel’s strikes on Iran, reflecting its continued support for Israel. This follows India’s abstention from a UN vote seeking a Gaza ceasefire. While India values its ties with Iran and the SCO for trade and counterterrorism, its strong relationship with Israel, particularly in defense, appears to be a deciding factor.