Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Israel on a two-day visit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara gave him a grand welcome at the airport. Netanyahu broke protocol and hugged his ‘friend Modi’. PM Modi was also given a guard of honour. This is his second visit to Israel after 9 years. Regarding the grand welcome of the Israeli PM, the Prime Minister posted on X and wrote, I feel honored by the welcome given by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the airport. I hope that bilateral discussions will yield better results to strengthen the friendship between India and Israel.
PM Modi posted on X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X and wrote, ‘Arrived in Israel… I am extremely honored to be welcomed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport / I look forward to bilateral discussions and fruitful results that strengthen India-Israel friendship.’
Landed in Israel.
I am extremely honored 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.@netanyahu pic.twitter.com/FYGDv0M3Xy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2026
The Prime Minister left for Israel on Wednesday (25 February) morning and reached Tel Aviv at around 4.30 am. Where he was warmly welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Second visit to Israel after 9 years
This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second visit to Israel after 9 years. Earlier he had gone to Israel in July 2017. The delegation meeting is to be held on 26th February. Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The timing of PM Modi’s visit to Israel is also very important, it is happening at a time when tension is increasing in the Middle East. Whereas even after the war has stopped, sporadic clashes continue in Gaza.
