India’s policy shift towards Israel is regrettable, says former Madras High Court judge at book launch

Justice Hari Paranthaman, author CS Rex Sargunam, V. Meenakshisundaram, former editor Theekkathir, ‘Sigaram’ Senthilnathan, state vice-president TNPWAA and others at the book launch held in Chennai on Saturday. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

It is unfortunate how India, which was one of the few countries that did not recognize Israel at its inception, has drastically changed its stance today, said retired Madras High Court judge Hari Paranthaman.

The launch of the American-Israeli book Aneethiyum Makkal Samuga Kadamaiyum by CS Rex Sargunam and Chinthan Books was held at Anna Centenary Library in Chennai on Saturday evening. The book was published by V. Meenakshisundaram, former editor of Theekkathiru.

The book includes articles examining the trajectory of hostilities between the United States and Iran and the Israel-Lebanon conflict.

Justice Hari Paranthaman, presiding over the event, said that when Israel was formed in the late 1940s, apart from the Arab nations, only India, Iran and Yugoslavia refused recognition; however, in recent years, India has significantly changed its stance towards actively supporting Israel.

At the end of the event, Dr. Rex Sargunam emphasized that people should come together in support of Palestine.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 23:40 IST