PM Modi Undertakes Two-Day Visit to Israel to Elevate Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a two-day state visit to Israel from February 25-26, 2026, marking his second visit since 2017. The visit aimed to elevate India-Israel relations to a "special strategic partnership," focusing on enhancing cooperation in defence, trade, technology, agriculture, and regional security amid Middle East tensions. Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), becoming the first Indian PM to do so, and held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who personally welcomed him. The visit included signing defence agreements, including a potential deal for mid-air refuelling aircraft, and highlighted strong bilateral ties despite regional complexities. The Indian diaspora in Israel and Israeli officials warmly received Modi, underscoring the deepening strategic and personal bonds between the two nations.