Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday to a warm welcome, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu receiving him at the airport.
From pearl millet rotis to freshly prepared hummus and falafel, a unique blend of Indian and Israeli flavours is being readied in Jerusalem for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he undertakes his two-day state visit to Israel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit to Israel. He was warmly greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a hug and a "dear friend" message on X.
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Modi received a Guard of Honour. Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally welcomed the Prime Minister, 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.
"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.
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