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Why Israel is becoming a key ally in a changing world | The Jerusalem Post

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What to know about Why Israel is becoming a key ally in a changing world

The president of Israel’s attendance at the inauguration ceremony of Costa Rica’s new president was more than a diplomatic courtesy.

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What happened

The president of Israel’s attendance at the inauguration ceremony of Costa Rica’s new president was more than a diplomatic courtesy.

Why it matters

It reflected a deeper geopolitical reality that has become increasingly visible since October 7: the world is reorganizing itself around a new political and civilizational divide.

Common ground

After October 7, the line separating the camps became unmistakably clear.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi’s historic February 2026 address before the Knesset, in which he declared that “India stands with Israel, firmly, with full conviction, in this moment and beyond,””
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Web search results provide a specific date (February 25, 2026) and a full transcript of PM Modi's address to the Knesset, confirming the event and the sentiment of the speech.
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web search NEUTRAL — Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed today a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli parliament.
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-addresses-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'vital' partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/25/indias-modi-address…
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web search NEUTRAL — Below is a full transcript of the address to the Knesset made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2026 "His Excellency, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, His Excellency, Mr. Amir O…
https://israeldailynews.org/full-transcript-of-indian-pm-mod…
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Claim 2: “Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry to prominent European right-wing figures, signaling the emergence of a new strategic alignment.”
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Multiple independent sources (Haaretz and other web results) confirm that Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli organized a conference and invited far-right European figures, including Jordan Bardella.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the so…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs (Hebrew: משרד התפוצות והמאבק באנטישמיות, romanized: Misrad HaTfutzot VeHaMa'avak BaAntishimiut) is a government ministry in Israel. As a ministerial post in the Israel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Diaspora_Affairs_a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In many countries, the ministry of foreign affairs (abbreviated as MFA or MOFA) is the highest government department exclusively or primarily responsible for the state's foreign policy and relations, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_foreign_affairs
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Claim 3: “Even amid major wars, Israel maintained one of the strongest growth performances, comparable to leading European economies and Britain.”
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While there is general GDP data for Israel, the provided evidence does not contain a comparative analysis showing Israel's growth was 'comparable to leading European economies and Britain' specifically during recent wars.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Israel lobby in the United Kingdom comprises individuals and groups seeking to influence British foreign policy in favour of the State of Israel, bilateral ties with it, Zionism or the policies of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_lobby_in_the_United_Kin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israelis in the United Kingdom or Israeli Britons are citizens or residents of the United Kingdom who were originally from Israel or are of Israeli descent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israelis_in_the_United_Kingdom
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel–United Kingdom relations, or Anglo-Israeli relations, are the diplomatic and commercial ties between the United Kingdom and Israel. The British embassy to Israel is located in Tel Aviv. The UK …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–United_Kingdom_relation…
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Claim 4: “Iran’s attack on the UAE”
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Five independent cross-references (Axios, Al Jazeera, CNBC, EuroNews) all report that Iran launched attacks/missiles/drones at the United Arab Emirates.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the Iranians launched a string of attacks on U.S. Navy ships, commercial vessels and the United Arab Emirates
https://axios.com/2026/05/05/iran-strait-hormuz-operation-tr…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates [on Monday]
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/4/hormuz-tensions-push…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Iran fired missiles at the United Arab Emirates again
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/10/saudi-aramco-q1-profit-jumps…
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Claim 5: “Kazakhstan and other regional actors are deepening engagement with Israel”
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Multiple sources report Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords and other Central Asian countries (Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan) maintaining close ties with Israel.
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web search NEUTRAL — As the first Central Asian nation to join, Kazakhstan shows that cooperation and dialogue with Israel can go hand in hand with support for regional stability and respect for Islamic values.
https://timesca.com/kazakhstan-to-join-abraham-accords/
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web search NEUTRAL — Other Central Asian countries such as Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, both of which maintain close ties with Israel, have also been seen as potential future signatories to the Abraham Accords — regarded as…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251107-trump-announc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed on Israel News: All for the latest updates, and breaking news on Israeli politics, culture, Israeli sports, Health, and Tech from the Jerusalem Post.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news
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Claim 6: “Argentina’s Javier Milei is the clearest example [of new leaders openly supportive of Israel emerging in Latin America].”
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Multiple sources confirm Javier Milei's strong support for Israel, including his visits to Jewish hotspots in NY and a planned state visit to Israel in 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 April 2026, President of Argentina Javier Milei arrived in Jerusalem to pay his third state visit to the State of Israel since his inauguration in December 2023. During the three-day visit, Mile…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_state_visit_by_Javier_Mil…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Javier Gerardo Milei (born 22 October 1970) is an Argentine politician and economist who has served as the 52nd president of Argentina since 2023. Milei also served as a national deputy representing t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Javier Milei's tenure as the 59th president of Argentina began with his inauguration on 10 December 2023. Milei, a member of La Libertad Avanza, took office after defeating then-economy minister Sergi…
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Claim 7: “The recent deployment of Israeli air defense systems and military personnel to support the UAE, even while Israel itself remains at war”
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The provided search results for this claim are generic Wikipedia and news homepages and do not contain any specific information regarding the deployment of air defense systems to the UAE.
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web search NEUTRAL — The names Land of Israel and Children of Israel have historically been used to refer to the biblical Kingdom of Israel and the entire Jewish people respectively.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Israel is a country in the Middle East, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Jerusalem is the seat of government and the proclaimed capital, although the latter status has …
https://www.britannica.com/place/Israel
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web search NEUTRAL — Host Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks with leading thinkers to unpack current events affecting Jewish communities in North America, Israel, and around the world ...
https://www.timesofisrael.com/
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Claim 8: “The president of Israel’s attendance at the inauguration ceremony of Costa Rica’s new president”
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Multiple web search results confirm that President Isaac Herzog traveled to Central America to participate in the inauguration ceremony of the president of Costa Rica (Laura Fernandez Delgado).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Costa Rica is currently an active member of the international community and, in 1983, claimed it was for neutrality. Due to certain powerful constituencies favoring its methods, it has a weight in wor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Costa_Ric…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Formal diplomatic relations between Costa Rica and Palestine did not exist until Costa Rica recognized the State of Palestine on 5 February 2008 under then-President Óscar Arias Sánchez. The shift in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica–Palestine_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Costa Rica–Israel relations are the bilateral relations between Costa Rica and Israel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costa_Rica–Israel_relations
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