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ster Joyti Basuin the summer of 2000 signalled that even the communists are no longer opposed to closer ties with Israel.

Initially the Indian leaders were on the defensive and often argued that normalization would not dilute India's support for the Palestinians. While politicians have vehemently denied any defence-cooperation with Israel, senior diplomats developed a habit of 'briefing' Arab ambassadors in New Delhi of India's relations with Israel, especially after the high-profile contact between the two countries. As a result, India often had to 'coordinate' such moves with the Arabs and major developments in the bilateral relations were often preceded by the visit of Chairman Yasser Arafat.