Abstract: This article challenges the prevailing Realist interpretation of India’s evolving Israel-Palestine policy, arguing that New Delhi’s shift represents a fundamental reconstruction of national identity rather than mere strategic pragmatism. Adopting a Constructivist framework, the study traces India’s transition from a Nehruvian "PostColonial" entity to a modern "Security State." through a rigourous analysis of diplomatic discourse and UN voting patterns during the 2023-2024 Gaza war. The research identifies a critical "discursive rupture," notably the linguistic erasure of "Occupation" and the structural substitution of Palestinian labour with Indian workers in the Israeli economy. We posit that the policy of "de-hyphenation" functions as a mechanism for Ontological Security, enabling India to navigate the cognitive dissonance between its aspirations as a Western security partner and its historical role as a Global South leader. Ultimately, the study concludes that India’s alignment with Israel is driven by "Identity Mirroring," rendering historical solidarity a rhetorical "zombie category."
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