India navigates turbulent waters as Israel-Hamas conflict ripples out of Gaza

epa11045507 Armed Indian security members stand guard during an investigation near the Embassy of Israel, in New Delhi, India, 27 December 2023, following an explosion. An explosion occurred near the Israeli embassy building in New Delhi on 26 December, from which no casualties were reported, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The Israeli embassy in New Delhi was closed on 27 December as India's anti-terrorist security agency investigated an explosion that took place the previous day. EPA-EFE/RAJAT GUPTA

A minor explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Dec 26 underlines the risk India faces from the Middle East conflict.

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two recent attacks on India-bound merchant ships

with Indian crew members, widely seen as a spillover from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

The MV Chem Pluto – with 21 Indians on board – and MV Sai Baba – with 25 Indians on board – were attacked in the Arabian Sea and Red Sea, respectively, on Dec 23.

India navigates turbulent waters as Israel-Hamas conflict ripples out of Gaza

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