Narendra Modi

Editor's Notes: What I saw up close when Modi signed our front page - comment

I’ve interviewed a lot of people while in this job. There is a type of public figure who has spent so many years being watched that everything they do has become a performance. Modi wasn’t that.

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein sits down for an interview with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26, 2026.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an exclusive meeting with The Jerusalem Post at the King David Hotel on February 26, 2026.

Modi to 'Post': ‘Humanity will remain supreme, democracy will remain eternal’ - exclusive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Yad Vashem with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26, 2026.

India, Israel agree to increase Indian foreign workers in Israel by 50,000 in the next five years

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in Jerusalem, February 26, 2026.

Netanyahu, Modi announce new economic and security deals in Jerusalem


Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Modi tour Yad Vashem Holocaust museum

A memorial ceremony was held after the tour, during which Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone on the memorial to commemorate the victims lost in the Holocaust. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Yad Vashem with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 25, 2026.

Eretz Nehederet mocks Iran crisis: From Purim rain to ballistic missiles

The producers of the satirical sketch comedy brought back their mockery of Iran as its potential conflict with the US looms large.

On Eretz Nehederet, Trump gives Iran “the final deadline” – and extends it

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.

PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit

This is a new medal presented by the Knesset, symbolizing a deep appreciation for the recipient's contributions to the Israeli and Jewish people.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved the Knesset Medal after his speech at the Knesset.

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

Yesh Atid and Yisrael Beytenu parties announced immediately before the session that they would be present for Modi’s speech but would boycott Benjamin Netanyahu and Amir Ohana's remarks.

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.

India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer

This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv at the start of Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis

Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer

Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.

The flags of Israel and India flutter as Narendra Modi makes a state visit to Israel, outside of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026

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.

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.