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Indian Arms Components Sent to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict: Amnesty Report Highlights
7/31/2026, 9:29:25 PM
Core Findings of the Amnesty Report
- Shipments from India to Israel between 7 Oct 2023 and 30 Nov 2025 included machine-gun components, 155 mm artillery shells for Elbit Systems, warheads for SkyStriker drones, and armored-vehicle parts.
- Amnesty International tallied 564,970 explosive-ordnance parts, 390,516 small-arms components, and 298 vehicle components destined for Israeli defence firms.
- The report links these supplies to the Israeli campaign that, as of 29 Jul 2026, has caused at least 247,387 Palestinian deaths or injuries.
Background & Context
- India is Israel’s largest weapons purchaser, and several Israeli manufacturers operate joint ventures in India.
- The BDS movement and activist group No Harbour for Genocide warned in May of a “flood” of Indian military supplies to Israel.
- An Al Jazeera investigation using Israeli Tax Authority import data identified India as the second-largest exporter of military-related goods to Israel between Oct 2023 and Oct 2025, noting the data likely represent only a partial picture.
Data & Statistics
| Category | Quantity reported |
|---|---|
| Explosive-ordnance parts | 564,970 |
| Small-arms components | 390,516 |
| Military-vehicle components | 298 |
| Palestinian casualties (deaths or injuries) as of 29 Jul 2026 | >= 247,387 |
All figures are drawn from Amnesty’s analysis of shipments classified under specific HS codes.
Official Statements & Responses
- Amnesty’s secretary-general argued that, given the International Court of Justice’s provisional-measure orders, India cannot credibly claim ignorance of the risk its arms transfers could contribute to serious violations of international law.
- India’s external affairs minister said export decisions are guided by “national interest” and longstanding security cooperation with Israel.
Criticism & Opposition
- BDS and No Harbour for Genocide contend that the volume of Indian exports enables Israel’s continued operations in Gaza and call for an immediate arms embargo.
- Civil-society groups petitioned the Indian Supreme Court in Sep 2024; the court dismissed the case, stating foreign-policy decisions lie with the executive.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Amnesty’s methodology relies on HS-code classifications, while Al Jazeera cautioned its import-data-based assessment may omit portions of the overall transfer and does not verify end-use in Gaza. The two sources differ on completeness and certainty regarding end-use.
Timeline
- 7 Oct 2023 – First documented shipment.
- 30 Nov 2025 – Final shipment covered by Amnesty’s analysis.
- Sep 2024 – Supreme Court petition dismissed.
- Dec 2024 – External affairs minister’s public statement.
- Early 2024 – Modi’s visit to Israel; partnership upgraded to Special Strategic Partnership.
- 29 Jul 2026 – Cumulative Palestinian casualty count reported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In light of the International Court of Justice’s provisional measures orders recognizing a plausible risk of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, the Indian authorities cannot credibly argue that they did not know that continuing to authorize and facilitate arms transfers to Israel carries a substantial risk of contributing to serious violations of international law,” — Agnes Callamard, Amnesty secretary-general
- “The issue of India's exports, including India's exports of anything which directly or indirectly has any military implications, is guided by our national interest and by our commitments to various regimes,” — Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, external affairs minister
What’s Next
- The sources did not specify any forthcoming hearings, policy reviews, or diplomatic initiatives beyond the existing legal and governmental positions.
