Hammer Hamas, Terrorize Terrorism
A Report on the India-Israel Strategy to Eradicate Radical Extremism
Hence, both nations have moved beyond mere diplomatic support to a
unified, proactive doctrine designed to dismantle the infrastructure of global
radicalism.
Hamas's actions are no longer viewed by either nation as a
"resistance movement" but as a systemic implementation of terror.
• Targeting Civilians: The
deliberate murder, kidnapping, and assault of non-combatants represent a
rejection of all international humanitarian norms.
• Infrastructure of Terror:
The use of hospitals, schools, and residential areas as human shields and
launch pads for rockets—a tactic India has frequently seen in its own border
regions.
• Psychological Warfare: The use of social media to broadcast atrocities is designed to "terrorize the public," a strategy that both India and Israel are now countering with advanced cyber-intelligence.
During the February 2026 visit, Prime Minister Modi and PM Netanyahu
institutionalized the "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace." A core pillar of this is a
shared commitment to "eradicate the menace of terrorism."
India and Israel now hold a Joint Working Group (JWG) on
Counter-Terrorism. In the February 2024 and 2026 meetings, both sides
explicitly named Hamas and specific groups in Jammu & Kashmir as common
threats.
Both nations have flagged the use of drones (UAVs) and AI for terror
attacks. They are jointly developing counter-drone systems and AI-driven
surveillance to "hammer" these threats before they manifest.
Terror Financing: Working
through the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), India and Israel are tightening
the noose on the "financiers, backers, and proxies" of radical groups
to ensure no sanctuary remains for terror funds.
Cyber security: The
establishment of the Indo-Israel Cyber Centre of Excellence aims to protect
critical infrastructure from radical hackers and disrupt the digital
recruitment pipelines of groups like ISIS and Hamas.
Eradicating the Global Ideology : India and Israel argue that terrorism
cannot be "managed"—it must be uprooted through a multi-dimensional
approach:
• Naming and Shaming: Moving
away from "neutrality," India has used its platform at the UN to
ensure that terror acts are condemned without "double standards" or
"political justification."
• The "Vasudhaiva
Kutumbakam" vs. "Tikkun Olam" Philosophy: PM Modi recently
highlighted that while India believes the "world is one family,"
Israel follows the principle of "healing the world." Both agree that
healing the world requires removing the "cancer" of radical
extremism.
• Intelligence Sharing:
Real-time data exchange on radicalization patterns and movement of foreign
fighters is now the "backbone" of their security relationship.
The "Hammer Hamas" philosophy is not just about military
action; it is about delegitimizing the ideology of terror.
By leveraging India’s vast human intelligence and Israel’s technological
supremacy, the two nations are creating a blueprint for the rest of the world
to follow: a policy where "terror anywhere is a threat to peace
everywhere."
FOOT NOTE:
HAMAS TWO FLAGS
The Shahada: In the center, the
Islamic declaration of faith (Shahada) is written in white Arabic calligraphy: “Lā
ʾilāha ʾillā-llāh, Muḥammadun rasūlu-llāh” ("There is no god but Allah,
and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah").
The White Flag (Institutional/Logo Flag): Hamas also uses a white flag that features the movement's official emblem in the center.
The Emblem: A circular seal depicting the Dome of the Rock (Al-Aqsa Mosque) in Jerusalem.
The Map: Above the mosque is an outline of the historical borders of Mandatory Palestine (encompassing Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza).
The Swords: Two crossed swords frame the bottom of the
mosque.
The Text: The full name of the organization, Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya
(Islamic Resistance Movement), is written on a green banner at the bottom.
Legal Note: In several countries, including Germany, Austria, and Israel, the display of the Hamas flag is prohibited as it is the symbol of an organization designated as a terrorist group by those nations.
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