Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Book Reveals Secret 1977 Talks Between Israel and India
Once upon a time, in 1977, the top diplomat from Israel, Moshe Dayan, snuck into India.
He met with India's leaders, Desai and Vajpayee, hoping they would become friends and work together.
This was a big secret because the leaders worried it might cause trouble.
But, India wasn't ready to fully commit.
They wanted peace first.
So, Dayan went home without a deal.
Many years later, in 1992, India and Israel officially became friends.
In 1977, Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan secretly visited India to establish diplomatic ties.
Dayan met with Prime Minister Morarji Desai and Foreign Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the visit.
The meeting was conducted in secrecy due to concerns about the Janata government's stability.
The visit failed to establish diplomatic relations, with Desai prioritizing peace in the region.
Full diplomatic relations between India and Israel were eventually established in 1992.
- Who
- Moshe Dayan, Morarji Desai, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- What
- A secret meeting between Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan and Indian leaders to establish diplomatic relations.
- When
- 1977
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To advance talks on establishing diplomatic relations between India and Israel.
Israeli Perspective
Indian Perspective
Diplomatic Relations
Israeli Perspective
Sought to establish diplomatic ties and gain support in the Non-Aligned Movement.
Indian Perspective
India prioritized its existing alliances, especially with Arab nations, and was hesitant to fully commit to Israel.
- Israeli Minister
- Moshe Dayan
- Indian Leaders Met
- Morarji Desai, Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Purpose of Visit
- Establish Diplomatic Ties
- Year of Visit
- 1977
- Diplomatic Relations Established
- 1992
- Book Mentioned
- Believer's Dilemma