Benjamin Netanyahu
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Watch: Benjamin Netanyahu warmly embraces PM Narendra Modi as he arrives in Israel
World | Feb 25, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi received ceremonial welcome. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his wife Sara Netanyahu, received PM Modi at the airport.
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India working with Israel on creating cross-border financial linkages: PM Modi at Knesset
World | Feb 25, 2026, 10:46 PM ISTPM Modi Israel visit: Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his address to the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and described him as "a great friend of Israel, a great champion of the Indian-Israeli alliance, a great leader on the world stage."
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'Will set new goals for the strategic partnership': PM Modi departs for landmark Israel visit
World | Apr 15, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTPM Modi will commence a two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday to further bolster bilateral cooperation in defence and trade. This marks his 2nd visit to the country in 9 years. During his first visit in July 2017, the relationship was elevated to the level of a strategic partnership.
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India and Israel begin first round of negotiations for Free Trade Agreement ahead of PM Modi's visit
India | Feb 25, 2026, 07:11 AM ISTIndia and Israel have begun a fresh round of talks for a free trade agreement after negotiations remained stalled since 2021. The terms of reference cover goods, services, investment and technology cooperation.
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PM Modi Israel visit: What is the Hexagon of Alliances which Benjamin Netanyahu wants India to join?
Explainers | Feb 25, 2026, 12:22 PM ISTIndia and Israel are set to further deepen their bilateral by signing key strategic and defence pacts during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to the country from today.
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SPICE bombs, Air LORA, Rampage in focus as India, Israel eye big defence pact during PM Modi's visit
India | Feb 25, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTIndia is also likely to explore the procurement of the Iron Dome air defence system and advanced drones. Several of these systems could be jointly manufactured by India and Israel under Modi’s flagship Make in India initiative.
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Netanyahu says PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25-26: 'India is enormously powerful and popular'
World | Feb 17, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTIsrael PM Benjamin Netanyahu said tremendous alliance between Israel and India, and we are going to discuss all sorts of cooperation. "Now, you know, India is not a small country. It has 1.4 billion people. India is enormously powerful, enormously popular," he stressed.
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Iran says ready for compromise ahead of nuclear talks with US on Tuesday
World | Feb 16, 2026, 07:31 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has stressed the need for a deal with Iran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said failure to reach an agreement could be “traumatic” for Iran. He also described his recent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “very good.”
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Netanyahu, Israel's PM, joins Trump's ambitious 'Board of Peace' despite initial Turkey concerns
World | Jan 21, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTNetanyahu's team initially objected to Turkey's role as a regional foe but greenlit the invitation from Trump. Joining Israel are confirmed participants UAE, Morocco, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Argentina, and Belarus.
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'US should kidnap Israel's Netanyahu, even Turkey can do it': Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
World | Jan 09, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTIn his remarks, the Pakistani defence minister claimed that even Türkiye could 'kidnap' Netanyahu, adding that Islamabad was 'praying' for that to happen. Calling Netanyahu the "worst criminal of humanity", Asif said the Israeli PM has committed atrocities in Gaza.
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'Response will be harsh': Iran's stark warning after Trump's threat over nuclear programme revival
World | Dec 31, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTIn July, the United States launched military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, aiming to cripple Tehran’s nuclear programme. President Donald Trump described the operation as highly successful, with media reports indicating that B-2 stealth bombers played a key role.
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Trump's warning to Iran over reviving missile, nuclear programmes: 'Will knock hell out of them'
World | Dec 30, 2025, 07:01 AM ISTThe ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas, strongly promoted by Trump, has largely remained in place, though momentum has weakened in recent weeks. Each side claims the other has breached the agreement.
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PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses strategic ties, terrorism and Gaza peace plan
India | Dec 10, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders strongly condemning terrorism and reaffirming their zero-tolerance stance. They also reviewed India-Israel strategic ties and discussed efforts toward peace in West Asia.
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Who is Major General Roman Gofman? Israel's New Mossad Chief with no intelligence background
World | Dec 05, 2025, 08:48 AM ISTBorn in 1976 in Belarus, Gofman moved to Israel in 1990. Five years later, he joined the Israeli military's armoured corps and served as a tank commander in the 188th Armoured Brigade. Gofman is known for his closeness with Netanyahu.
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'Full confidence in security': Israel affirms bond with India after Netanyahu's visit postponed
World | Nov 25, 2025, 10:52 PM ISTIn early October, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Netanyahu to congratulate him on the progress of the Gaza Peace Plan, which was facilitated by US President Donald Trump.
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Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords with Israel in symbolic move to boost Trump initiative
World | Nov 07, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTThe action is largely symbolic as Kazakhstan has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1992 and is much farther geographically from Israel than the other Abraham Accord nations -- Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan and the UAE.
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Tank firing, explosions heard in Gaza after Netanyahu orders Israeli army to launch powerful strikes
World | Oct 29, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTThe decision comes shortly after IDF troops came under attack in the southern Gaza Strip, and amid Israeli anger after further Hamas violations involving the return of hostages’ bodies.
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Israel resumes ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian aid to restart Monday
World | Oct 20, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTThe Israeli military launched air and artillery strikes on Hamas targets. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to act firmly against any future ceasefire violations.
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Trump says 'Gaza war is over', reiterates tariffs prevented India-Pakistan conflict
World | Oct 13, 2025, 09:32 AM ISTSpeaking about the Gaza peace plan and his upcoming visit to Israel, Trump said he intended to make all parties happy. He also announced plans to visit Egypt and meet with several regional leaders to discuss the Middle East situation.
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Israel invites Trump to address Parliament as Gaza peace deal gains pace: 'Greatest friend of Jews'
World | Oct 10, 2025, 11:32 AM ISTIsrael’s Cabinet has approved a plan backed by former US President Donald Trump to establish a ceasefire in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas. The decision, announced early Friday, marks a significant move toward ending the two-year conflict that has devastated the region.