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Benjamin Netanyahu (born October 21, 1949) is an Israeli politician currently serving as the Prime Minister of Israel, a position he has held multiple times since 1996. He is the longest-serving Prime
...Read more- ‘India stands with Israel’: PM Modi condemns Hamas attack, calls for dialogue on Palestine in historic Knesset speech
Underlining India’s long-standing stance against terrorism, PM Modi said no cause could justify the killing of civilians and recalled India’s own experience with terror attacks.
- ‘The Modi hug is real’: Benjamin Netanyahu hails India’s unwavering support for Israel
Calling PM Narendra Modi 'more than a friend, a brother,' Benjamin Netanyahu underlined the growth in bilateral ties.
- Israeli Parliament echoes with ‘Modi, Modi’ chants as PM Narendra Modi gets standing ovation | Watch
This is Modi’s second visit to Israel in nine years. During his first visit in July 2017, the India-Israel relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership.
- Left parties slams Modi's Israel visit as 'betrayal of Palestinian cause'
CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby, in a post on X, called the visit a betrayal of India's anti-colonial legacy
- PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss wide range of issues aimed at boosting bilateral ties
Modi earlier said he was looking forward to 'engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship'
- A saffron moment in Tel Aviv: Israeli PM spots ‘colour connect’ between PM Modi and Sara Netanyahu at airport welcome | WATCH
Netanyahu greeted PM Modi with a warm hug, after which the Indian prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
- PM Modi receives warm welcome in Israel, Netanyahu greets him with a hug at airport | WATCH
Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, personally received PM Modi at Ben Gurion Airport, greeting him with a hug that underscored the close personal rapport between the two leaders.
- India’s reliance on Israeli defence systems deepens as arms trade surges
Israel accounts for nearly half of India’s air defence and sensor imports
- Israel’s opposition keen on attending Modi’s Knesset speech: Why Jerusalem sees PM as a partner beyond politics
Across Israel’s political spectrum, Modi commands respect as a leader who transformed India-Israel ties, stood firmly with Israel during moments of crisis, and yet retained India’s principled positions on Palestine and humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
- PM Modi begins Israel visit today: Defence, security & trade ties on agenda
This will be PM Modi’s second visit to Israel in nine years. During his first visit in July 2017, the India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of “strategic partnership”.
- PM Modi in Israel for two days: What's on agenda and why the visit matters for India | Explained
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the visit as historic and has repeatedly referred to Modi as a “dear friend”, underscoring the personal rapport between the two leaders.
- PM Modi's Israel visit: What is ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ and why Israel wants India on board | Explained
Netanyahu has proposed what he calls a "Hexagon of Alliances," a six-nation strategic framework designed to link countries in and around West Asia through security, diplomatic and economic cooperation.
- A missile that will transform India’s air power: Why Golden Horizon could be PM Modi’s big takeaway from Israel
Open-source assessments suggest Golden Horizon may be linked to Israel’s Sparrow missile family, which was originally developed to simulate enemy ballistic missiles for testing Israel’s Arrow missile defence system.
- PM Modi to visit Israel on February 25-26, talks with Netanyahu on strategic, defence ties
A source in Delhi told PTI that PM Modi's visit is 'likely to be short from February 25 to 26", but "its impact is deep given the popularity Modi enjoys not only in Israel but around the world".
- Trump creating conditions for ‘good deal’ with Iran, says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Donald Trump is creating conditions for a potential deal with Iran, though he voiced skepticism and stressed any agreement must address missiles and regional proxies.
- ‘Negotiations must continue’: Trump presses Netanyahu, warns Iran over ‘Midnight Hammer’
Donald Trump said he urged Benjamin Netanyahu to continue nuclear talks with Iran, stressing a deal is preferable while warning Tehran of consequences if diplomacy fails.
- Russian-born journalist barred from Netanyahu’s US flight over 'connections'
Israeli journalist Nick Kolyohin was removed from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to Washington moments before takeoff after Shin Bet cited a need to verify his “connections,” prompting criticism.
- Ahead of Trump meeting, Netanyahu outlines ‘principles’ for Iran negotiations
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will present “principles” on Iran talks to President Donald Trump, as Tehran warns Washington against Israeli influence amid renewed US-Iran nuclear negotiations.
- 'Will not accept': Israel rejects Gaza Committee's use of Palestinian Authority symbol
Gaza’s technocratic committee replaced its logo with one resembling the Palestinian Authority’s emblem, prompting Israel to reject the move and restate opposition to any PA role in post-war Gaza.
- Israel's Netanyahu says it would be a 'mistake' to hold elections now
Netanyahu's current term began with a controversial judicial overhaul plan that sparked months of mass protests, with tens of thousands of Israelis taking to the streets almost daily.
