As trade between India and Israel grows, Jews of Indian ancestry are seen as a key to strengthening connections. New Delhi has devised a strategy to strengthen ties between Israelis of Indian descent and their ancestral nation.
India’s and Israel’s political leaders are fortifying their economic and political relations through an unexpected cultural link: their shared community of Indian Jews.
According to the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, there are around 80,000 Israelis of Indian descent, with an estimated 5,000 remaining in India.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/indian-jews-building-bridges-between-india-and-israel/a-18653974
