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From: janw@inmet.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Israeli Indian Relations
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Date: Thu, 28-Nov-85 12:53:00 EST
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[velu@eneevax]
>India does not have diplomatic relations (or didn't until very recently -
>there was some talk of opening of consulates, etc... a few months to a year
>ago) with Israel. This is because Indian jews WERE NOT ALLOWED to EMIGRATE
>to ISRAEL. (by the Israeli government (I guess if it was by the Israeli 
>government, then the term should be Immigrate, but I am not sure) ). 

I have not heard of that problem - but there *are* Indian Jews in Israel.

I always thought absence of relations with Israel was because of Indian
huge Moslem minority. You probably know better - but are you sure the 
official reason above is the real one ?