PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi stresses need for strong India-Israel defence partnership amid ‘global uncertainty’

PM Modi Israel Visit Today Live News Updates: During the visit, both leaders are expected to review the progress made under the India–Israel Strategic Partnership and explore avenues to deepen cooperation across sectors.

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Addressing the Knesset Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing importance of strategic cooperation between India and Israel. He said that in today’s uncertain global environment, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners is essential. Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday afternoon for a two-day state visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties. He was received at the airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu. This is Modi’s second visit to Israel.

What’s on agenda? The discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation across key sectors such as science and technology, innovation, defence and security, agriculture, water management, trade and the economy, along with strengthening people-to-people ties. The two leaders are also likely to deliberate on regional and global developments of shared concern. India’s Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, said the Prime Minister is scheduled to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, later in the day. He noted that Prime Minister Modi will be the first Indian leader to speak before the Israeli legislature. On Thursday, the Prime Minister will meet Isaac Herzog, the President of Israel.

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What MEA said about PM Modi’s visit: The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the trip is an opportunity to assess shared challenges and align efforts toward advancing a stronger collaboration between the two democracies. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India and Israel enjoy a close and forward-looking partnership. In a social media post on Prime Minister Modi’s visit, he described the engagement as agenda-driven and aimed at giving fresh momentum to bilateral ties.

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Feb 25, 2026 10:25 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi awarded Knesset’s highest honour for strengthening India-Israel ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was awarded the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ by Amir Ohana, recognising his role in strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel. He is the first leader to receive this top parliamentary honour.

Modi has also been awarded the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine.

Feb 25, 2026 09:55 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi highlights shared civilizational values of India and Israel

Speaking on shared philosophies, Narendra Modi at Knesset Parliament stated that Israel’s principle of Tikkun Olam, which emphasises healing the world, resonates with India’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the belief that the world is one family.

Feb 25, 2026 09:48 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: 'Jews in India lived free of persecution, strong defence ties with Israel vital' says Modi

Addressing the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s long-standing tradition of inclusivity, stating that Jewish communities have lived in the country without fear of persecution or discrimination, while preserving their faith and contributing fully to society.

Highlityghtingthe growing partnership between India and Israel, he added that in an increasingly uncertain global landscape, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like the two nations is of critical importance.

Feb 25, 2026 09:45 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi stresses need for strong India-Israel defence partnership amid Global uncertainty

Addressing the Knesset, Narendra Modi stressed on the growing importance of strategic cooperation between India and Israel, stating that, “In today’s uncertain world, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like India and Israel is of vital importance”.

Feb 25, 2026 09:38 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi says India backs dialogue, peace and stability in region at Knesset

"The road to peace is not always easy, but India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region", stated Prime Minister Modi in the Knesset Parliament address.

Feb 25, 2026 09:31 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates | India supports Gaza peace initiative: PM Modi

While speaking in his address, Prime Minister Modi in tyhe Knesset Parliament said, "India supports Gaza peace initiative; it holds promise for a just and durable peace for the region".

Feb 25, 2026 09:29 PM IST
PM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi condemns terrorism, says no cause justifies killing civilians in Knesset address

Addressing the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned terrorism, saying that no cause can ever justify the murder of innocent civilians. Stressing on India’s firm stand against terrorism in all its forms, he stated that violence against civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances and called for a united global effort to combat the menace.

Feb 25, 2026 09:24 PM IST
‘India stands with Israel against Hamas attack’ says Modi in his address at Knesset Parliament

In his address to the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India stands with Israel against the Hamas attack. India too has faced terrorism.” Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday afternoon for a two-day state visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.

Feb 25, 2026 09:07 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Narendra Modi at Knesset During Landmark Visit

Addressing him as a close friend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep emotion over PM Narendra Modi’s visit, saying he was truly moved to receive him in Jerusalem and greeted the Indian leader along with his delegation. “Narendra, my dear friend, I am deeply, deeply moved by your visit here today.. Welcome to Jerusalem, my dear friend, PM Narendra Modi and your distinguished delegation,” said Israel PM Netanyahu.

Feb 25, 2026 08:21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi arrives at the Knesset Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, where he is set to deliver an address.

Feb 25, 2026 07:59 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi to address shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Knesset shortly.

Feb 25, 2026 06:10 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: All we know so far
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Tel Aviv, Israel focused on boosting security, economic, and technological cooperation.
Modi received a warm welcome from Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu, showing close personal ties.
The visit reflects a major shift in India’s foreign policy, as India historically supported Palestinians and established ties with Israel only in 1992.
Modi will hold talks with Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog, address the Knesset, and visit Yad Vashem.
India–Israel relations are described as a “robust strategic partnership”, with growing cooperation in AI, quantum computing, security, and innovation.
Multiple agreements on economic, political, and security cooperation are expected to be signed. The visit may help Israel gain international support amid strained ties following the Gaza war (since October 2023).
Bilateral trade reached $3.62 billion in FY 2025, making India Israel’s second-largest trading partner in Asia.
Modi’s 2017 Israel visit was historic (first by an Indian PM); Netanyahu visited India in 2018.
India supported Israel after the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack, but also joined global criticism of Israel’s recent West Bank policies.
Netanyahu emphasised a shared vision: “partners in innovation, security, and strategic progress.”
Feb 25, 2026 04:36 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Indian National Anthem welcomes Narendra Modi on arrival in Tel Aviv

The Indian National Anthem was played to welcome PM Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Tel Aviv.

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Feb 25, 2026 04:34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Netanyahu welcomes Modi at the airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at the Tel Aviv airport on Wednesday afternoon. The two leaders hugged each other and exchanged pleasantries. PM Modi was given a ceremonial red carpet welcome.

Feb 25, 2026 04:20 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi lands in Tel Aviv for high-stakes two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Tel Aviv on Wednesday afternoon for Israel visit to boost bilateral ties. He today began a two-day State visit to Israel, marking his second trip to the country. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu will take stock of the progress achieved under the India-Israel Strategic Partnership.

Feb 25, 2026 03:51 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: 'I am confident.....strengthen the bilateral relations between our two countries' says PM Modi

Just before his visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded on X to a post by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, saying he looks forward to travelling to Israel. "I am confident that my visit will further strengthen the bilateral relations between our two countries," says PM Modi.

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Feb 25, 2026 03:36 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Why Modi is visiting Israel now

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Tel Aviv on a two-day state visit on Wednesday (February 25) as the prospect of a potential US-Iran conflict roils West Asia. This is not only Modi’s first visit to the country after the war in Gaza began in October 2023, it is also his first since 2017.

While India had strongly criticised the October 7 attack by Hamas that had triggered the devastating war in Gaza, it has also maintained its position on a two-state solution for Palestine.

New Delhi has consistently sought to de-hyphenate its ties with Israel and Palestine..... Continue reading

Feb 25, 2026 03:32 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Modi’s Israel visit seen as ‘strategic reset’, set to elevate ties to new level

Israeli media are hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel as a strategic reset and a defining moment in bilateral relations. The trip is expected to strengthen ties into a “special strategic partnership,” with greater cooperation in defence, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.

The visit has generated widespread enthusiasm in Jerusalem, with symbolic gestures such as Indian flags and a public reception. Both the government and the opposition in Israel view India as a key ally. (PTI)

Feb 25, 2026 03:21 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: Knesset Parliament lit in tricolour as Modi begins Israel visit

The Knesset Parliament was lit up in the colours of the Indian flag on Wednesday as a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Speaker Amir Ohana said in a post on X. The gesture coincided with Modi’s arrival in Israel for a two-day state visit and his second trip to the country, showing the strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations.

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