The battle for Haifa: Palestinians target a symbol of India-Israel ties
Every year, the Indian military marks the 1918 Battle of Haifa, in which Indian cavalry captured the city from the Ottomans, and in recent years the event has become a symbol of the alliance with…
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A Palestinian attack on Haifa deliberately targets a site that carries layered symbolic weight for both Israel and India. The city's capture by Indian cavalry in 1918 has become an annual commemoration that India uses to signal its deepening partnership with Israel. By striking that specific location, the attackers are making a statement about the alliance itself, not just about military targets. Watch for how India's government responds to an assault on a shared historical touchstone.