Narendra Modi

Netanyahu, Modi announce new economic and security deals in Jerusalem

Modi also said that India will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Yad Vashem with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2026.

Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi tour Yad Vashem Holocaust museum

On Eretz Nehederet, Trump gives Iran “the final deadline” – and extends it

Eretz Nehederet mocks Iran crisis: From Purim rain to ballistic missiles

Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks at the Knesset plenum on February 25, 2025.

No wavering: Modi's speech firmly aligns himself, and India, with Israel - analysis


PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit

This is a new medal presented by the Knesset, symbolizing a deep appreciation for the recipient's contributions to the Israeli and Jewish people.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved the Knesset Medal after his speech at the Knesset.

Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech

Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Yair Lapid at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem during Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer

This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv at the start of Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer

Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.

The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026

WATCH: India stands with Israel firmly, PM Narendra Modi tells Knesset

Israel's opposition boycotts Knesset Speaker Ohana, Netanyahu's speeches, returns for Modi • 'This is a bond of real friendship,' Netanyahu tells Indian PM in private meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at Israel’s Knesset during his visit on February 25, 2026.

What to expect as India's Modi visits Israel for first time since 2017 - explainer

The Indian prime minister is set to become the first Indian leader to address the Knesset – but a domestic political standoff may overshadow the moment. Here’s what the schedule looks like.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a press event as he delivers joint declarations alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026.

Scaling summit: Why Modi’s visit must turn bilateral trust into strategic powerhouse - editorial

As PM Modi arrives in Israel, Jerusalem must elevate the relationship to a top-tier priority. Moving beyond defense to a full-scale economic and tech alliance is now a geopolitical necessity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.

The Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel

From his 2017 visit to Israel to a broader strategic shift in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed relations, reshaping diplomacy, security, and regional cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Israel in July 2017.

Modi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship - analysis

Modi’s visit is an act of cultivation. If Modi’s 2017 visit was a breakthrough in the relationship, his 2026 return signifies the consolidation of those ties.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.