Change in India's policy towards Israel is regrettable, says judge
Criticism by retired Madras High Court judge Hari Parantaman during a book launch event in Chennai
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
7 November 2026, 11:54 pm · 2 min read
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Retired Madras High Court Justice Hari Parantaman has described the significant shift in India's foreign policy towards Israel as regrettable. He made this statement on Saturday evening during a book launch event at the Anna Centenary Library in Chennai.
The event was organised for the release of the book 'America-Israel Anithiyum Makkal Samuga Kadmaiyum' (American-Israeli Injustice and the Duty of Civil Society), written by C.S. Rex Sargunam and published by Chintan Books. The book was released by V. Meenakshisundaram, former editor of 'Thikkathir', and was received by 'Sigaram' Senthilnath, State Vice President of the Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association (TNPWAA).
Presiding over the event, Justice Hari Parantaman referred to history, stating that when Israel was established in the late 1940s, very few countries in the world did not recognise it. He clarified that apart from the Arab nations, only India, Iran, and Yugoslavia had refused to recognise Israel. However, he added that in recent years, India has made a drastic change in its long-standing position and is now actively supporting Israel, a matter which is extremely regrettable.
According to a report by The Hindu, the book includes various articles analysing the path of enmity between America and Iran, as well as the conflict between Israel and Lebanon. At the conclusion of the event, the author, Dr. Rex Sargunam, urged those present to unite in support of Palestine.
Justice Hari Parantaman, author C.S. Rex Sargunam, V. Meenakshisundaram, 'Sigaram' Senthilnath, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
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