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Tel Aviv, February 25, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Israel as leading Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post featured him on its front page ahead of his two-day State Visit beginning today.
The newspaper carried a prominent photograph of PM Modi waving, accompanied by headlines such as “Welcome, Modi” and “New Delhi’s burgeoning partnership with Jerusalem.” The special edition highlighted the growing diplomatic, economic, and strategic cooperation between India and Israel.
שלום, नमस्ते 🇮🇱🇮🇳
— Zvika Klein צביקה קליין (@ZvikaKlein) February 24, 2026
We just sent tomorrow’s paper to print in Jerusalem ahead of PM @narendramodi’s historic visit to Israel, his first since 2017.
This is our special @Jerusalem_Post cover for the occasion.
What do you think?
If you want to join me in welcoming Modi, please… pic.twitter.com/fOPCDyssC9
Special Coverage Highlights Growing India-Israel Ties
Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein shared the front page on social media, calling the visit historic and inviting readers to join Israel in welcoming the Indian Prime Minister.
The publication also featured an interview with India’s Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, who emphasized the importance of PM Modi’s upcoming address at the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset.
According to Singh, Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset, marking a major milestone in parliamentary relations between the two democracies.
Focus on Expanding Strategic Partnership
The ambassador noted that both countries aim to expand cooperation beyond traditional sectors. Future collaboration may include financial systems, cross-border payments, trade expansion, and technological innovation.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit comes at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and marks his second visit to Israel after his landmark 2017 trip, which was the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister.
During the visit, Modi and Netanyahu will review progress in the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. Discussions will cover cooperation in:
- Science and Technology
- Defence and Security
- Innovation and Startups
- Agriculture and Water Management
- Trade and Economic Growth
- People-to-People Exchanges
PM Modi will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog to strengthen diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Netanyahu Calls Visit “Historic”
Prime Minister Netanyahu described Modi’s visit as historic and referred to him as a “dear friend.” He highlighted the strong alignment between India and Israel in innovation, security, and global strategic cooperation.
Netanyahu stated that both countries continue to build a partnership focused on stability, technological advancement, and shared democratic values.
The visit is expected to further reinforce the long-standing India-Israel relationship and open new avenues for cooperation across emerging technologies and global economic initiatives.
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