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Israel shows distorted map; Kashmir shown as part of Pakistan and Arunachal Pradesh shown in China

Israel apologizes after Indians protest

Tel Aviv (Israel) – The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have issued an apology to India after a map circulated on the social media platform ‘X’ sparked outrage. The map, intended to illustrate Israel’s missile strike capabilities against Iran, inaccurately depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan and Arunachal Pradesh as part of China.This misrepresentation triggered widespread protests on Indian social media, prompting the IDF to respond.

The Israeli Defence Forces clarified that the map was merely a symbolic representation of the region and not intended as an official political statement. “We did not display any country or regional borders officially,” the IDF stated. However, they expressed regret to those offended by the depiction.

inti(The apology from Israel came in cautious terms, expressing regret “if feelings were hurt,” a tone some see as insufficient. Indian authorities are urged to communicate firmly that such inaccuracies are unacceptable. – Editor)

(There is no intention to hurt anyone’s national sentiments behind publishing the above images. These images are published for informational purposes. – Editor)

Editorial Perspective

India has rarely taken firm diplomatic or legal action against countries or organizations that misrepresent its territorial boundaries. This leniency has, over time, emboldened others to casually distort India’s map, undermining the nation’s sovereignty and national sentiment. The government needs to change this image !

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