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  OPINION | Who has a problem with Modi’s visit to Israel?

  India | February 27, 2026 14:43 IST

  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described India as the lion of Asia, and the Israeli President appreciated India’s fast progress. On the other hand, opposition parties and some Muslim organisations in India have criticised Modi’s visit to Israel.

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  India, Israel conclude first round of FTA negotiations, next phase to begin in May

  India | February 26, 2026 23:50 IST

  India and Israel have intensified negotiations towards a long-discussed Free Trade Agreement, completing the first round of talks in New Delhi and planning the next in May 2026. Both sides also agreed to continue inter-sessional engagements virtually.

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  PM Modi concludes Israel visit, ties to be upgraded to special strategic partnership

  India | February 26, 2026 20:56 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held high-level delegation-level talks in Jerusalem on Thursday, marking a significant moment in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.

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  PM Modi becomes first leader to get 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' for boosting India-Israel ties

  World | February 25, 2026 23:58 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal', Israel's highest parliamentary honour, for strengthening India-Israel strategic relations. He is the first leader to receive this recognition.

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  PM Modi 'is more than a friend, he is a brother', says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Knesset

  World | February 25, 2026 23:58 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation at the Knesset, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised him as "a brother." Netanyahu highlighted the fast-growing India-Israel partnership and recalled Modi's signature warm hug upon arrival.

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  'Welcome Modi': PM Modi features on front page of Jerusalem Post as he embarks on 2-day Israel visit

  World | February 25, 2026 11:28 IST

  PM Modi Israel visit: The newspaper showed a photo of PM Narendra Modi waving his hands along with feature stories based on his visit to Israel and India-Israel ties.

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  SPICE bombs, Air LORA, Rampage in focus as India, Israel eye big defence pact during PM Modi's visit

  India | February 25, 2026 12:21 IST

  India 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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  'He stands at right side of history': Israeli President lauds PM Modi's support after Oct 7 attacks

  World | May 22, 2024 7:50 IST

  Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked PM Modi for support towards the Jewish country after the Hamas-led October 7 attacks and welcomed him as an emerging global leader. On the occasion, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra condemned the attack and said India too suffered from cross-border terrorism.

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  Israel-Hamas War: PM Modi holds discussions with Netanyahu, shares concerns on maritime security

  World | December 19, 2023 19:27 IST

  Israel pressed away with its offensive with renewed US backing by raiding one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza and bombarding the South and killing 28 people, despite international alarm. Both countries are facing pressure as 20,000 Palestinians have been killed so far.

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  India-Israel relations: How did they go from acrimonious ties to strategic partnership? EXPLAINED

  Explainers | October 10, 2023 20:36 IST

  Former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had opposed the bifurcation of Palestine and maintained informal relations with Israel. Over the years, bilateral ties between India and Israel have flourished, particularly under PM Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

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  India stands firmly with Israel in this difficult hour, PM Modi to Netanyahu

  World | October 10, 2023 15:54 IST

  Prime Minister Modi, who shares good relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke to his Israeli counterpart and lent his full support. His remarks come as the Israel-Hamas war has claimed 1,600 lives on both sides of the border.

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  India-Israel relations will remain unaffected by war: Israeli foreign ministry spokesperson

  World | October 09, 2023 23:53 IST

  Lior Haiat also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders for supporting Israel during the crisis. "I do believe that the strong relations between Israel and India will continue and get even stronger," he said.

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  PM Modi wishes Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on occasion of Jewish New Year

  India | September 15, 2023 14:09 IST

  Rosh Hashanah means ‘head of the year’. It is a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of Jewish High Holy Days each autumn.

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  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar: Determined to take India-Israel relationship to new heights

  India | May 06, 2022 18:45 IST

  India and Israel celebrated 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries with a cultural event in Delhi. Present at the event was External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who shared how close the two nations are.

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  PM's video message to Israelis on their Independence Day, says hope ties will deepen in coming years

  India | May 05, 2022 21:57 IST

  Prime Minister Modi made the remarks in a video message shared on his Twitter handle on the 74th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day.

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  Best time to take forward India-Israel relations, set new goals: PM Modi

  India | January 29, 2022 22:31 IST

  There cannot be a better opportunity than now for setting new goals for mutual cooperation when India is marking 75 years of its independence, Israel will mark 75 years of its independence next year and the two countries are marking 30 years of their diplomatic ties, Modi said.

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  Indian-Americans rally in support of Israel in Chicago

  World | May 18, 2021 8:00 IST

  A large number of Indian-Americans in Chicago have come out in support of Israel during its current conflict with the Hamas, which they alleged are indulging in terror attacks against the Jewish community.

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  Exclusive: Israel looking forward to invest in Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, says Israeli envoy

  India | February 05, 2021 0:13 IST

  Days after a low-intensity blast took place outside the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, Israeli Ambassador Ron Malka in an exclusive conversation with India TV discussed the ongoing investigation, mutual cooperation between the two countries and where does he see India-Israel relations in the future.

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  Israeli PM arrives to PM Modi's warm hug on six-day 'historic' trip to India

  India | January 14, 2018 23:09 IST

  Modi and Netanyahu, who have developed a close friendship, exchanging greetings on social media on various occasions and hugging each other heartily.

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  Rajnath Singh in Israel to bolster bilateral ties

  World | November 06, 2014 18:06 IST

  Tel Aviv: Vowing to strengthen India's “very warm” relations with Israel, Home Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived here for his first bilateral visit abroad to discuss issues like security cooperation and fight against terror.“'Shalom' to