Hamas Plotting Terror Against India, Israel Warns; Pakistan-Bangladesh Hub

• Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, revealed Hamas's covert mission to expand its network in South Asia by collaborating with local Islamic groups in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
• Hamas aims to secure funding, ideological support, and logistical channels through senior leaders like Sheikh Khalid Qaddoumi and Khaled Meshaal, engaging with local Islamic groups.
• Azar warned that Pakistan's ties with 'jihadi proxies' like Hamas pose a threat to the country itself, potentially radicalizing populations and creating internal security challenges.
• Reports indicate Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives arrived in Dhaka from Karachi, raising concerns about terrorist infiltration amidst Bangladesh's resumption of direct flights with Pakistan.
• Israel and India are strengthening strategic cooperation in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, and defense technology to face complex security challenges and deter threats.