India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has, for the first time, officially called Hamas a terrorist organization, highlighting ongoing security concerns. While India had previously avoided this designation to maintain diplomatic balance, recent developments—including Hamas’s involvement in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and global militant activities—have prompted this shift. The move signals a broader counter-terrorism stance post-Operation Sindoor, extending India’s focus beyond South Asia to include groups operating internationally and connected to Kashmir’s conflict.