Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu (File Image/ Credit: PTI)
The Israel Military issued an apology on X after they posted a map which wrongly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) had shared a heatmap highlighting Iran’s missiles range on X that showed India’s international boundaries incorrectly. The IDF, when pointed out, soon offered an apology, admitting the map “fails to precisely depict borders” but claimed it was only an “illustration of the region”.
The IDF’s post drew sharp criticism from Indian users on social media, with many expressing outrage over the error and demanding its removal. Several users tagged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling on the government to address the issue and issue a correction.
“This post is an illustration of the region. This map fails to precisely depict borders. We apologize for any offense caused by this image,” the IDF response on X read.
IDF issues apologyIndia has always reiterated that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, parts of which remain illegally occupied by Pakistan and China, are and will always be integral parts of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reinforced this stance in May following the Pahalgam terror attack and the launch of Operation Sindoor.
India and Israel share a strong and growing partnership. In 2017, Prime Minister Modi became the first Indian PM to visit Israel. Today, India ranks among Tel Aviv’s top trading partners — after the US, UK, Hong Kong, and China — with trade volumes expected to rise further. Additionally, India is one of Israel’s largest defence clients, cementing strategic ties between the two nations.
Israel-Iran Tensions EscalateThis episode unfolds against a backdrop of escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Tensions surged after Israel launched its most extensive military offensive yet, targeting Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons infrastructure. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles, some of which were reportedly intercepted with US assistance.
Leaders of both nations — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — have exchanged sharp warnings. Khamenei accused Israel of triggering war, while Netanyahu, following the strikes, warned Tehran that “more is on the way.” The region remains on high alert as the crisis deepens.