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No wavering: Modi's speech firmly aligns himself, and India, with Israel - analysis

To understand the magnitude of Modi’s words, it is necessary to revisit where India once stood, and understand why for decades it has kept Israel diplomatically distant.

Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks at the Knesset plenum on February 25, 2025.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a 40-signatures debate at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026

PM Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in midnight meeting affair

President Donald Trump reacts at the end of the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, February 24, 2026.

'Bored of Peace': Trump's latest project is a mockery of diplomacy - opinion

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Yair Lapid at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem during Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech


Court extends restrictions on PMO chief of staff Tzachi Braverman ahead of Thursday hearing

Braverman’s representatives agreed to temporarily extend the restrictions until Thursday, after police submitted a request to continue the conditions shortly before they were due to lapse.

Former Prime Minister's chief of staff Tzachi Braverman walking at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 11, 2024.

WATCH: India stands with Israel firmly, PM Narendra Modi tells Knesset

Israel's opposition boycotts Knesset Speaker Ohana, Netanyahu's speeches, returns for Modi • 'This is a bond of real friendship,' Netanyahu tells Indian PM in private meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at Israel’s Knesset during his visit on February 25, 2026.

Two years on: Missing young girl Haymanut Kasau still not found

Kasau, nine at the time, has been missing since February 25, 2024. Urging further action, her parents have repeatedly said that not nearly enough has been done to find their daughter.

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

What to expect as India's Modi visits Israel for first time since 2017 - explainer

The Indian prime minister is set to become the first Indian leader to address the Knesset – but a domestic political standoff may overshadow the moment. Here’s what the schedule looks like.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a press event as he delivers joint declarations alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17, 2026.

Netanyahu calls to 'bring peace, prosperity to Israel, region,' at meeting with UN ambassadors

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon, along with ambassadors envoys to the United Nations from across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific, met with the Prime Minister and the President.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon.

The Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel

From his 2017 visit to Israel to a broader strategic shift in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed relations, reshaping diplomacy, security, and regional cooperation.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Israel in July 2017.

Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated

Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

From Europe to Asia: Israel’s 'Super-Sparta' vision finds a new ally in India - opinion

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit cements Israel’s shift from European reliance to a strategic, Asia-focused alliance.

PM Netanyahu and India's Modi

IDF opens fire on Lebanese military, LAF claims, escalating for UNIFIL review

The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Lebanese military secures the streets in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon, February 8, 2026; illustrative.

Modi visit signals strategic reset between India and Israel after nine years

“Prime Minister Mr. Modi is visiting after almost nine years,” Singh said, referring to Modi’s landmark 2017 trip to Israel. “This visit is going to be a very historic visit.”

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on February 19, 2026.