US EditionPM Modi Israel Visit Live Updates: From Iron Dome to Iron Beam, India Set to Finalise Deal for Israeli Shield to Secure Its Skies
PM Modi's address to the Israeli Knesset highlights cooperation on defence, security, trade, and AI while signaling a strategic message to the West Asian region.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so during his February 25–26 visit welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The visit aimed to deepen the India–Israel Strategic Partnership, focusing on defence, security, AI and trade, with no meetings with Palestinian Authority, reflecting a policy of 'de‑hyphenating' ties.
- At a Jerusalem innovation exhibition, the leaders examined advanced Israeli technologies and discussed a defence MoU for Iron Dome and Iron Beam technology transfer under the Make in India initiative and integration into Mission Sudarshan Chakra .
- Modi told lawmakers that India 'stands with Israel firmly' and reiterated support for the Gaza peace plan led by US President Donald Trump, expressing condolences for recent losses.
- Regional analysts note the visit could shift trilateral ties, particularly with Netanyahu's hexagonal alliance proposal watched by Iran, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar amid UAE–Saudi tensions and US military presence.
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aninews.in
Times of IndiaPM Modi concludes historic visit to Israel as ties set to be upgraded to special strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his historic visit to Israel, which came after nine years, during which both countries agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership. The visit saw the signing of 27 agreements spanning innovation, cultural exchange, manufacturing, artificial intelligence and other sectors.
The Independent
The Independent (US)‘No cause can justify murder of civilians,’ Modi tells Israeli parliament
Indian leader receives standing ovation in Knesset after declaring India’s support to Israel
Modi in Israel: Why is Pakistan scared?
In the first address ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the Israeli Parliament Knesset, Narendra Modi said, India "stands firmly with Israel in this moment and beyond." Modi got a rare standing ovation from Israeli MPs and for nearly two minutes, there were chants of 'Modi, Modi' inside the Parliament. In his welcome speech, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described Modi as his "brother, not friend". India, he said, is a big, powerful country, a…
Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayModi backs Israel ‘firmly’ as he seeks to deepen trade and defence ties, drawing criticism at home
JERUSALEM, Feb 26 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi told lawmakers in Jerusalem yesterday that India stands “firmly” with Israel following Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023.Modi also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a two-day visit aimed at deepening trade and defence ties that has drawn criticism at home.“I... carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world …
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