Indian Jews are having a hard time. Last month’s official statements on Israel were a source of uncertainty for them. They are afraid that the expulsion of Consul Yousuf Hasseen and the threat to close the consulate altogether will backfire on them because of that.
India’s foreign policy has always been pushed and pulled by different forces. Last month, the Government showed that it can be a little too quick to react to changes in the world. An outspoken interview with Bombay’s Sunday Observer led to Yousuf Hasseen’s expulsion from the country (India Today, July 31).
