THE "ISRAEL MODEL"
Kashmir, Spying, and Demolitions: How New Delhi Embraced Tel Aviv's Playbook
❝ The Shift
In November 2019, shortly after India stripped Kashmir of its autonomy, India's Consul General in New York was caught on camera explicitly calling for an "Israeli Model". Today, that vision is a reality. The relationship has evolved from a simple buyer-seller dynamic to a deep ideological and security convergence, treating domestic populations as external threats.
"It has happened in the Middle East. If the Israeli people can do it, we can also do it."
- Sandeep Chakravorty, Indian Diplomat (2019)
1. The Arsenal of Control
India is Israel's largest defense client, importing billions in advanced weaponry.
Since Modi took power in 2014, defense ties have skyrocketed. India now accounts for over a third of Israel's total military exports, importing drones, missiles, and surveillance tech used to monitor borders and citizens alike.
Source: SIPRI / Ministry of Defense Data (2020-2024)
2. Ideological Mirror
Hindutva and Zionism: Distinct histories, shared methods.
Analysts argue the bond is cemented by a shared vision: establishing a majoritarian "civilizational" homeland (Hindu Rashtra / Jewish State) where minorities are viewed as demographic threats.
Demographic Engineering
Militarized Control
3. "Bulldozer Justice"
Importing punitive home demolitions as collective punishment.
Mirroring Israel's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, BJP-ruled states have weaponized municipal laws. Homes of Muslims accused of crimes or participating in protests are razed without due process—often hours after an allegation, bypassing the courts entirely.
- ! Targeting: 89% of demolished properties belong to Muslims/Marginalized groups.
- ⚖ Legal Void: "Bulldozer Baba" policies ignore 2024 Supreme Court due process rulings.
4. The Digital Panopticon
Surveillance exports and the suppression of dissent.
Using Israeli spyware like Pegasus, the Indian state targets journalists and activists. Furthermore, India consistently ranks as a global leader in internet shutdowns, using "communications blackouts" to manage political unrest—a tactic standard in the occupied territories.
5. Permanent Emergency
Kashmir and the West Bank: A comparative matrix.
Since 2019, Kashmir has operated under a framework of "permanent emergency." Military presence is ubiquitous, political engagement is suspended, and governance is outsourced to unelected administrators—mirroring the Israeli military governance of the West Bank.
The Cost of Control
As Prime Minister Modi prepares for his 2026 visit to Israel, the "Special Strategic Partnership" represents more than trade. It is the globalization of a specific model of control—one where security imperatives override democratic rights, and where "peace" is maintained not through justice, but through overwhelming technological and administrative force.
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