Amnesty report: India risks complicity in Israel's war crimes through arms supply
An Amnesty International report, 'Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel', suggests India risks complicity in "crimes against humanity" and "war crimes" in Gaza. The report uses trade data to show India became a significant supplier of military equipment to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, with over 2,500 shipments, including small arms, ammunition, and components for artillery shells. It highlights that both private manufacturers (like PLR Systems, Indo-MIM) and government entities (like Munitions India) supplied weapons, indicating India's failure to regulate arms exports to Israel.
Key Points
- Amnesty International report alleges India risks complicity in Israel's war crimes in Gaza due to arms supplies.
- India became a significant military supplier to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025.
- Over 2,500 shipments of small arms, ammunition, and components were sent from India to Israel.
- Both private and government-owned Indian entities were involved in supplying military equipment.
- The report suggests India failed to regulate arms exports, potentially violating international law.
Exam Facts
- Report: 'Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel' by Amnesty International.
- UN Commission of Inquiry (Justice S. Muralidhar) conclusion: Israel's action in Gaza constituted genocide.
- Period of supply: October 7, 2023, to November 30, 2025.
- Number of shipments: Over 2,500 (788 military purpose).
- Indian private manufacturers: PLR Systems, Indo-MIM, Kalyani Strategic Systems, Ashoka Manufacturing.
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