On May 8, 2025, India carried out coordinated airstrikes targeting Pakistani military radar installations and critical defense infrastructure along the Line of Control (LoC), near the disputed Kashmir region. According to Indian military sources, the action was a “preemptive strike” to neutralize what they described as increased Pakistani surveillance and cross-border threats.
But observers are raising questions: was this really just about Kashmir — or part of a broader geopolitical game?
Several analysts now speculate that the sudden escalation may have deeper roots. Some point to growing backchannel ties between India and Israel, and suggest that Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities — and its long-standing support for Palestinian causes — could be behind Tel Aviv’s silent support for destabilizing Pakistan’s military infrastructure.
Pakistan, notably, is one of the few Muslim-majority nations with nuclear arms and has never recognized Israel. In recent years, it has spoken out harshly against Israeli actions in Gaza and has backed UN resolutions condemning Tel Aviv. Could weakening Pakistan’s military radar systems be a way to soften a potential threat to Israeli regional dominance?
In response to the May 8 airstrikes, Pakistan claimed to have downed multiple Indian drones, while accusing New Delhi of escalating tensions for political gains. Meanwhile, India maintained that its operations were defensive.
The international community has expressed concern, with the United Nations urging restraint. However, neither Washington nor Tel Aviv have publicly commented — a silence that some interpret as tacit approval.
Whether this is a regional flare-up or part of a larger, hidden agenda, one thing is clear: this is not just about Kashmir anymore.