Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in Knesset (Israeli Parliament). Calling PM Modi his brother, Netanyahu said that he was deeply moved by the former's visit to Israel.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a special session of the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, in Jerusalem. (Photo: Reuters)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the latter not only his friend but more of a brother. "A great leader on the world stage. Welcome to Jerusalem, my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and your distinguished delegation. Now, I said, Narendra, my dear friend, these are not just words. I would almost venture to say, more than a friend, a brother," he said in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament where PM Modi is to address shortly.
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Feb 25, 2026
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