India Israel Relations
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PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses West Asia tensions, India-Israel bilateral ties
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe two leaders reviewed sustained progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation.
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'We have some other friends, like India': Netanyahu rejects JD Vance's 'US only ally' remark
World | Jul 06, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks came in response to comments made by Vance last month during a White House briefing, when he urged Israel to respect ongoing US-Iran peace talks.
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OPINION | Who has a problem with Modi’s visit to Israel?
India | Feb 27, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTIsraeli 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIndia 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 | Feb 26, 2026, 08:56 PM ISTPrime 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTPrime 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTPrime 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 | Feb 25, 2026, 11:28 AM ISTPM 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 | 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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'He stands at right side of history': Israeli President lauds PM Modi's support after Oct 7 attacks
World | May 22, 2024, 07:50 AM ISTIsraeli 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 | Dec 19, 2023, 07:27 PM ISTIsrael 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 | Oct 10, 2023, 08:36 PM ISTFormer 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 | Oct 10, 2023, 03:54 PM ISTPrime 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 | Oct 09, 2023, 11:53 PM ISTLior 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 | Sep 15, 2023, 02:09 PM ISTRosh 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, 06:45 PM ISTIndia 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, 09:57 PM ISTPrime 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 | Jan 29, 2022, 10:31 PM ISTThere 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, 08:00 AM ISTA 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 | Feb 05, 2021, 12:13 AM ISTDays 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.