In a recent statement, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar urged India to designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, citing the group's connections to other radical Islamist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Sa'ar's remarks were made during a meeting with a global delegation of Hindu leaders, where he discussed the evolving security landscape and the ongoing threats faced by Israel. He highlighted that Hamas has been involved in a long-standing campaign against Israel, which he described as an existential threat. Israeli officials believe that India's designation of Hamas would not only impact regional security but also influence neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Maldives in their responses to terrorism. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have expressed support for this initiative, stating that both nations face a common enemy in radical Islam. Despite India's condemnation of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, it has not yet formally classified the group as a terrorist organization under its domestic law, which remains a point of diplomatic pressure from Israel.