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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...

February 25, 2026 4:50 PM

‘Israel, its people look forward to welcoming you’: President Herzog on PM Modi’s State visit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday said he looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day State visit to Israel. Sharing PM Modi's departure statement ahead of his visit, Herzog said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the State of Israel and the people of Israel look forward to welcoming you to Israel." Responding to Herzog’s message, PM Modi expressed confidence that his visit would further boost bilateral ties. “I am confident that my visit will further ...

February 25, 2026 2:54 PM

‘Two ancient nations open a new chapter’: Israel’s leading daily welcomes PM Modi’s two-day State visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State visit to Israel on Wednesday, leading Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post rolled out a prominent front-page welcome headlined, “Welcome, Modi” and “Namaste: Two Ancient Nations Open a New Chapter.” The newspaper featured a photograph of the PM Modi waving, alongside in-depth coverage of India’s expanding partnership with Israel and the evolving strategic ties between the two nations. Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein shared the front page, ...

February 25, 2026 10:17 AM

PM Modi departs for Israel, says visit will set new goals for strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday embarked on a two-day visit to Israel. This will be PM Modi's second visit to the country and is expected to further strengthen the India–Israel Strategic Partnership. Ahead of his departure, PM Modi said in a post on X, "I will be undertaking a State Visit to Israel today and tomorrow. Our nations share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership. Ties have significantly strengthened in the last few years. I will be holding talks with PM Netanya...

February 23, 2026 9:54 AM

PM Modi highlights strong India-Israel bond ahead of upcoming Jerusalem visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has underscored the deep and enduring friendship between India and Israel ahead of his upcoming visit to Jerusalem, highlighting the trust, innovation and shared commitment to peace and progress that define bilateral relations. The remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described PM Modi’s visit as “historic” while speaking at the opening of his Cabinet meeting. In a post on X, Netanyahu said, “"This morning, at the openi...

February 16, 2026 10:16 AM

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any U.S. deal with Iran must include the dismantling of Iran's nuclear infrastructure, not just stopping the enrichment process. Speaking at the annual Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Netanyahu also said Israel still needs to "complete the job" of destroying all tunnels in Gaza. Israel, he said, has already dismantled 150 km (93 miles) of an estimated 500 ...

November 30, 2025 5:40 PM

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his years-long corruption trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel. Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, has long denied the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges. His lawyers said in a letter to the president's office that the prime minister still believes the legal proceedings would result in a co...

October 21, 2025 12:42 PM

‘May India-Israel partnership continue to flourish’: PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for Diwali greetings, extends birthday wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu for his warm Diwali greetings and extended heartfelt wishes to him on his birthday. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you good health and success. May India–Israel Strategic Partnership continue to flourish in the years to come.” PM Modi’s message came a day after Netanyahu extended...

October 13, 2025 10:49 PM

Trump urges Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, during an address to the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem. During a more than one-hour speech, Trump said: "Hey, I have an idea. Mr. President, why don't you give him a pardon? Cigars and some champagne — who the hell cares?" referring to the fraud, bribery and breach of trust charges, which Netanyahu denies. Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in...

October 13, 2025 4:57 PM

Israel’s Netanyahu won’t attend Egypt summit on ending Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Monday's summit on ending the Gaza war in Egypt, his office said, after Cairo had earlier announced he would take part. In a statement, Netanyahu's office said he had been invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in the meeting of world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh but declined "due to the timing's proximity to the beginning of (a Jewish) holiday." "The Prime Minister thanked President Trump for his invitation and for his eff...