The India Story| In conversation with Israeli ambassador to India

In an exclusive conversation with Vikram Chandra, Naor Gilon, the Israeli Ambassador to India has expressed deep concern over the aftermath of the October 7 terror attack by Hamas, which resulted in unprecedented violence, with over 1400 victims, including children, many of whom are still missing.

While there has been global outrage over the Gaza attack, the Israeli Ambassador asserts that his country has the right to protect and defend its civilians stressing that terrorism must never be justified or tolerated, and Hamas must be eliminated for any potential solution with Israel.

Recent allegations of Indian involvement in the death of a Khalistani separatist leader have triggered a diplomatic showdown between India and Canada. India's firm stance against all forms of terrorism and its expectation of Western support has set the stage for a prolonged standoff.

This dispute has the potential to strain relations further, and it highlights the complexities of addressing terrorism on a global scale, experts Brahma Chellaney and Michael Kugelman analyse the standoff on The India Story