Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received Prime Minister Modi at the Ben Gurion Airport, reflecting the close personal rapport shared by the two leaders. The two Prime Ministers exchanged a warm hug upon arrival.
The Indian diaspora in Israel expressed excitement over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, calling it a symbol of strong India-Israel ties. Community members voiced pride in their Indian roots, while Modi highlighted the growing strategic partnership and outlined meetings with Israeli
The streets in parts of Jerusalem on Wednesday carry a familiar buzz with tricolours tucked into shopfronts, community leaders coordinating welcome gatherings, and conversations in Hindi echoing through neighbourhoods where the Indian community forms a visible presence ahead of Prime Mini
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the visit, stating that it will further strengthen and deepen the "practical and functional" ties between the two countries.
The Prime Minister stated that he is looking forward to discussions with his Israeli counterpart aimed at expanding cooperation across various sectors.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day Israel visit, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday said that India's diplomatic stance on Palestine remains clear with the government supporting Palestine.
Speaking to ANI, Sachdev said, "Prime Minister's visit to Israel takes place against a very important context. There is no doubt that India-Israel relations have acquired strategic connotations, and they have grown with both sides being enthusiastic about their promotion."
"At the invitation of my dear friend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I will be undertaking a State Visit to Israel from 25-26 February 2026," the Prime Minister said in his departure statement.
Lauren Dagan Amos of Bar-Ilan University described PM Modi's Israel visit as a strategic shift. She highlighted progress beyond defence, pointing to the upcoming Free Trade Agreement and the IMEC corridor as major achievements that could reduce trade barriers and deepen India-Israel econo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26 at the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The leaders will review the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and discuss cooperation across key sectors. Modi will also meet President Isaac Herzog. Netanyahu called
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his upcoming visit to Israel, stating that the Prime Minister's visit contradicts the Union Government's position on Palestine, calling it "cynical and hypocritical".