Benjamin Netanyahu

March 1, 2026 11:39 AM

Trump cheers death of Iranian leader, says strikes will continue

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran's leader, but warned attacks would continue. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike Iran again if it pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Trump, who is monitoring the operation from his Mar-a-Lago oceanfront resort in Florida, posted on Saturday afternoon tha...

February 26, 2026 7:35 PM

PM Modi announces ‘Villages of Excellence’ to further India-Israel agricultural cooperation

On the back of the success of the Centres of Excellence established with Israeli cooperation across India for strengthening the agricultural sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the creation of "Villages of Excellence" to further deepen agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Speaking during joint press statement with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as part of his two-day state visit to the country, PM Modi said agricultural cooperation has been one ...

February 26, 2026 7:31 PM

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirm their shared vision for robust India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, discussing bilateral cooperation in areas of technology and innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals, defence and security, trade and economy, labour mobility and education, blue economy, agriculture and health. The two leaders also announced elevating ties to 'India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity'. External Affair...

February 26, 2026 4:51 PM

India, Israel to push free trade pact, boost defence cooperation: PM Modi

India will soon give final shape to a mutually beneficial free trade agreement with Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. "The two countries will also pursue joint development, production, and transfer of technology in defence," said PM Modi after delegation-level talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. As part of this two-day state visit, the Prime Minister also met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, a meeting that underscored the growing strateg...

February 26, 2026 3:46 PM

PM Modi calls on Israel President Isaac Herzog, discusses ways to enhance cooperation in key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Israeli President Isaac Herzog during his two-day state visit to Israel, reaffirming the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation in key sectors. The meeting in Jerusalem focused on strengthening bilateral ties across education, start-ups, innovation, technology, agriculture, water management and connectivity. Both leaders underscored the growing global relevance of the India-Israel partnership ...

February 26, 2026 2:39 PM

PM Modi pays tribute at Yad Vashem, Israel’s holocaust memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid his respects at Yad Vashem, Israel’s official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, during his two-day State visit to the country. Accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi stood in silence at the Hall of Remembrance as the Kaddish prayer was recited in memory of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II. The solemn ceremony reflected respect, remembrance and a shared hope fo...

February 26, 2026 12:29 PM

PM Modi visits tech exhibition in Jerusalem, explores cutting-edge Israeli innovations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visited a high-level technology exhibition in Jerusalem on Wednesday showcasing pioneering Israeli innovations across diverse sectors. The exhibition featured leading companies and research institutions working in agri-tech, water technology, climate-tech, health biotechnology, smart mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, quantum technologies, energy and space systems. PM Modi is on a two-day...

February 26, 2026 11:51 AM

PM Modi, Netanyahu to sign key MoUs today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu are set to sign several key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on Thursday, aimed at further strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. PM Modi is on a two-day State Visit to Israel at the invitation of Netanyahu. The two leaders are scheduled to jointly visit Yad Vashem before holding expanded bilateral talks at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. Their discussions are expected to include a comprehensive revi...

February 25, 2026 6:30 PM

First visit as Prime Minister in 2017, first address to Knesset in 2026: A lookback at PM Modi’s Israel trips

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel for a two-day state visit, where he will hold wide-ranging discussions with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, and also address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset – the first by any Indian Prime Minister. Israeli PM Netanyahu received PM Modi at the Tel Aviv airport, as he did during the last visit in July 2017, and the two leaders over the next two days are expected to engage at various platforms, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s addr...

February 25, 2026 5:08 PM

Shalom Modi: PM Modi arrives in Israel for two-day visit to deepen strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday for a two-day State visit to Israel at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Prime Minister, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received PM Modi at Ben Gurion Airport, underscoring the close personal rapport between the two leaders. The two Prime Ministers exchanged a warm embrace upon arrival. "Landed in Israel. I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu a...