PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: In Private Meeting With PM Modi, Netanyahu Calls Bond 'Real Friendship'

After holding a private meeting with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Narendra Modi expressed delight on being back to Israel after nine years. PM Modi said he was deeply touched by the warm welcome extended by his “friend” Netanyahu. “May the India-Israel friendship continue to soar higher,” the PM added.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Had an excellent meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Expressed gratitude to him for the warm welcome earlier in the day. It is a delight to be back in Israel after 9 years. We discussed a wide range of subjects aimed at boosting bilateral ties. Sectors such as technology, water management, agriculture, talent partnership and more offer immense scope for close collaboration. We also discussed key developments in the region.”

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Following a grand welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a private one-on-one meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called the ties 'real friendship'.

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: In a lighter exchange, the Israeli Prime Minister points towards the saffron-coloured outfit worn by his wife, Sara Netanyahu, and tells PM Modi, “She’s wearing saffron,” in an apparent gesture of symbolic camaraderie.

Netanyahu is also heard telling his wife, “Modi is a wonderful leader,” as the three share smiles on the tarmac, creating what many online have described as a warm and personal diplomatic moment. 

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PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic visit to Israel, blind Indian-origin singer Dina Semte shared her emotional journey ahead of her performance before the Prime Minister.

Expressing her joy, she added, "I am happy that I am performing in front of PM Modi. Music connects everyone. This is very special for me."

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu responds to PM Narendra Modi's tweet, "It’s a great honor to welcome you to Israel, Prime Minister Modi. आपका स्वागत है..."

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: 

Day 1 (Feb 25)

1. Address to the Israeli Parliament (Knesset)
2. Visit to technology and innovation exhibition
3. Private dinner hosted by PM Netanyahu

Day 2 (February 26)

1. Visit to Yad Vashem memorial
2. Bilateral talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog
3. Delegation-level discussions with PM Netanyahu
4. Exchange of MoUs and press statements
5. Interaction with Indian-Jewish community members
6. Departure for Delhi

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: People of Indian origin have gathered at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, eagerly waiting to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Ahead of his departure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi features today on the front page of the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post.

One headline read "Welcome, Modi," while another one read "New Delhi's burgeoning partnership with Jerusalem".

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day state visit, expressed his gratitude after being warmly received at the airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu.

In a statement upon landing, PM Modi said: "Landed in Israel. I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship."

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Before his departure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his upcoming visit to Israel as an opportunity to further deepen the two nations' "robust and multifaceted strategic partnership".

In his departure statement, the Prime Minister said, “I am confident that my State Visit will further consolidate the enduring bonds between the two countries, set new goals for the Strategic Partnership, and advance our shared vision for a resilient, innovative and prosperous future.”

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: In a warm gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Tel Aviv airport upon his arrival. Sharing a tweet, Netanyahu wrote, “Welcome to Israel, my dear friend @narendramodi.”

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his wife Sara Netanyahu, at the airport to welcome PM Narendra Modi. 

PM Narendra Modi Israel Visit LIVE: At the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day state visit to Israel from February 25 to 26, 2026.