India Rejects Claims of Secret Defense Pact with Israel

The ministry’s Fact Check unit identified the allegations as malicious misinformation, likely fueled by AI-generated content circulating on social media. Officials cautioned that the reports, traced to unnamed Pakistani sources, inaccurately characterized diplomatic engagements as formal military negotiations.

While distancing India from the purported pact, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that the government is monitoring the regional implications of the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. Despite the debunked reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to bolster the existing India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, focusing on established cooperation across both military and civilian sectors.