India's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed fake news reports. These reports alleged India sought a defense pact with Israel. The false claims originated from Turkish media and social media platforms. India is closely observing the new security framework between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Prime Minister Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently discussed bilateral ties.

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A Turkish media outlet, citing unnamed Pakistani sources, claimed India sought a defence pact with Israel to counter the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey alliance | India News