Reuven Azar is Israel's Ambassador to India. A career diplomat, he has held several key positions in Israel's foreign service and has been closely involved in shaping his country's foreign policy and international relations.
In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Reuven Azar speaks to Smita Prakash about the Iran–U.S. peace deal, Israel's position on Lebanon, the future of the Middle East, and whether the region is moving towards peace or another phase of conflict. He also discusses India-Israel ties and what has changed under the leadership of PM Modi.
00:00 – Introduction
00:55 – U.S.–Iran Peace Deal
07:45 – What Israel Wants Next
09:22 – Defence vs Aggression
18:00 – Trump & Netanyahu Relationship
19:47 – Iran’s Nuclear Program
24:32 – Strait of Hormuz Crisis
29:05 – Buffer Zones in Gaza, Lebanon & Syria
35:02 – Netanyahu Under Pressure?
43:04 – Humanitarian Cost of War
46:35 – Two-State Solution
51:50 – India–Israel Relations
53:10 – Israel’s Wartime Economy
55:24 – Modi’s Visit & Iran Strikes
59:18 – Six Shared India–Israel Values
1:03:21 – Trade & Investment Future
1:08:23 – Pakistan as a Mediator
