PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Departs For India After Concluding 2-Day Visit

“Thank you Israel, for the warmth and affection. Deeply touched that Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu personally came to the airport to see me off,” says PM Modi in a post on X.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, send off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Tel Aviv airport as he departs for India after a 2-day visit.

PM Modi clicks selfie with Fauda star cast

Speaking candidly at the joint press statement with PM Modi, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, “…I owe India a great personal debt. When I met Sara (his wife) for the first time, I think our first or second date was in an Indian restaurant in Tel Aviv. It was Reena Pushkarna. The food was unbelievable. Sara was introduced to it for the first time, so it was a great first date – not only with the food, the date was excellent too…”

India and Israel sign MoUs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

After meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, PM Modi shared glimpses of the meeting and said, “Our talks were extremely fruitful and wide ranging.”

“My gratitude to you for supporting the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A tree for Mother) initiative,” says PM Modi in reply to a post on X by Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a delegation level talks in Jerusalem.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said India’s remarkable economic growth is attracting global attention as he called for Indian and Israeli universities to collaborate and share knowledge for future generations.

“I believe India is an essential part of the Middle East’s future, just as the Middle East is vital to India’s future. India’s remarkable economic growth is attracting global attention, and its young people are making an impact worldwide through their innovation and talent. I see a golden opportunity for Indian and Israeli universities to collaborate and share knowledge for future generations. I encourage Indian students to study in Israel and Israeli students to study in India, as stronger connectivity between our nations can positively shape the broader geostrategic landscape”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Israel’s expertise in science and innovation, pointing out that India is adopting many of the nation’s advanced technologies, especially in agriculture.

“Israel’s expertise in science, innovation, educational institutions — and especially in the fields of water and agriculture — is truly commendable. India is adopting many of Israel’s advanced technologies, particularly in the agricultural sector, and we are seeing very positive results”.

After his bilateral talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed light on the bond between India and Israel, stating the partnership between the two nations can work with great strength across many sectors.

“Since yesterday, the way I and my delegation have been received and honored in Israel reflects the deep affection that the people here have for India”, PM Modi said.

After meeting Israeli President Isaac Herzog for bilateral talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited him to India, highlighting Israel has immense love and respect for the country.

“I request Israel president not to limit his visit to just Delhi but should also visit other cities also”, PM Modi said.

After his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Israeli President Isaac Herzog emphasised India is an essential part of Middle East future.

“Indian universities and Israel universities have golden opportunities for the youth of both countries”, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President Isaac Herzog and invited him to India.

“India has learnt a lot from Israel on agriculture sector. I invite President of Israel to India”, PM Modi said.

Narendra Modi and Israeli President Izaac Herzog planted a sapling at Yad Vashem, post the Prime Minister’s visit to the holocaust museum.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, paid tribute to victims of holocaust at Israel’s Yad Vashem museum.

PM Narendra Modi visits Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem. The Indian Prime Minister embarked on his two-day visit to Israel on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Thiruvathira performance by the Indian diaspora in Israel. He hailed the performance, which he said reflected the greatness of Keralam’s culture.

Amid his two-day visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday witnessed a performance of the song ‘I Love My India’ by Divyang artists, which he described as “memorable”.

Narendra Modi-related conversations trend on ‘X’ in Israel amid the Prime Minister’s visit to the nation.

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PM Narendra Modi will hold delegation-level talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu today, February 26.

The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Israel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Yad Vashem — Israel’s official memorial, established in 1953, to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by Nazis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to an exhibition in Jerusalem. The exhibition featured special innovations from the world of technology, showcasing pioneering work by Israeli youths in various areas.

Narendra Modi was mobbed at the Knesset as the lawmakers gathered to meet the Prime Minister after his speech at the Israeli Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as he donned the traditional Indian attire, in a unique gesture that reflected his bond with India and its culture.

India and Israel are set to hold bilateral talks on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a state visit to the country. A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is likely to dominate the bilateral talks between the two nations.

On Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred the medal of the Knesset, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said it is a proud moment for India and every Indian, reflecting deep trust and mutual respect between the two nations.

“This distinguished recognition reflects the deep trust, mutual respect and strategic convergence that define the India-Israel partnership today. It is a proud moment for our country and every Indian”, Singh wrote in a post on ‘X’.

On the second and final day of his visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. Later in the day, PM Modi will hold interactions with President Isaac Herzogis.

He is also scheduled to engage with members of the Indian-Jewish community before he emplanes back for New Delhi.

Foreign Affairs expert Mahesh Sachdev described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel visit as a “very important context”.

“Prime Minister’s visit to Israel takes place against a very important context. There is no doubt that India-Israel relations have acquired strategic connotations, and they have grown with both sides being enthusiastic about their promotion”, Sachdev told news agency ANI.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pitching for a ‘Hexagon of Alliances’, inviting India to be a part of the same. It is a strategic bloc involving India, Arab nations, African countries, and Mediterranean partners such as Greece and Cyprus, with the aim to enhance cooperation in various sectors.

At the same time, it focuses on countering threats from Iran and extremist networks.

India is eyeing Israel’s newer Iron Beam laser system to provide ‘light-speed’, cost-effective defense against enemy munitions.

Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, Iron Beam is a 100 kW class high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS), which can intercept aerial threats like rockets, drones, and mortars using directed energy.

India is currently on the path to ink a historic strategic deal with Israel to acquire Iron Dome technology, not as a simple purchase but as a core component for its indigenous ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ — India’s own AI-enabled multi-layered air defence initiative. The initiative was announced by Prime Minister Modi on August 15, 2025.

Notably, Tel Aviv has officially offered to transfer the technology to New Delhi under the “Make in India” initiative.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the top honour of the Israeli Parliament.

PM Modi dedicated the honour to the lasting friendship and shared democratic values between the two nations, Jaiswal said, as reported by ANI.