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PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi will pay a visit to Yad Vashem — Israel’s official memorial, to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by Nazis.
PM Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset. (Reuters)
PM Modi’s Israel Visit LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Israel at the invitation of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Today’s Itinerary
On the second day of his visit on Thursday, PM Modi will pay a visit to Yad Vashem at 12:15 PM — Israel’s official memorial, established in 1953, to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by Nazis. Following this, he is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog for bilateral engagements. Later in the day, the two Prime Ministers will meet for delegation-level talks at around 2:40 PM before the release of MoU exchange and joint press statements.
At 4 PM, PM Modi will hold an interaction with the Indian diaspora in Israel, following which he will depart for New Delhi at 5:50 PM.
What’s On Agenda?
As per reports, defence and security cooperation, including potential collaboration on India’s indigenous air defence shield “Sudarshan Chakra” and Israel’s Iron Dome technology, is expected to feature prominently in the bilateral talks. Economic engagement, innovation, trade, and investment will also be high on the agenda, building on the bilateral investment agreement and ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
On Wednesday, PM Modi addressed a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem and became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli parliament. He was also was conferred with the highest honour of the Knesset — “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” — by the Israeli Parliament on Wednesday.
Upon his arrival at the Knesset, the Prime Minister was received by the Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the Medal of the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the top honour of the Israeli Parliament.
PM Modi dedicated the honour to the lasting friendship and shared democratic values between the two nations, Jaiswal said, as reported by ANI.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Rare World Leader To Receive Top Awards From Israel, Palestine
PM Modi is a rare world leader who has received top awards from both Israel and Palestine.
In 2018, PM Modi was conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine — the highest Palestinian honour for foreign leaders.
In Israel, on Wednesday, he was conferred the highest honour of the Knesset.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi, Netanyahu Attend Technology & Innovations Exhibit In Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu attended Technology and Innovations Exhibit in Jerusalem, Israel.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: 'We Are Honoured' Says Indian-Jewish Resident Of Israel
On meeting Narendra Modi upon his visit to Israel, an Indian-Jewish man residing in the country expressed glee, saying he was honoured to meet the Prime Minister.
#WATCH | Jerusalem, Israel | Ori Kadvil, a resident of Israel, says, “I am from the Jewish Indian community, from the Kochi community specifically… I told a friend of mine in India that we want to do a hackathon with 200 participants. He told me that in India, we have… pic.twitter.com/8Bcxqa90Ha
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2026
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: What's On Agenda?
As per reports, defence and security cooperation, including potential collaboration on India’s indigenous air defence shield “Sudarshan Chakra” and Israel’s Iron Dome technology, is expected to feature prominently in the bilateral talks. Economic engagement, innovation, trade, and investment will also be high on the agenda, building on the bilateral investment agreement and ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: What's Today's Schedule?
On the second day of his visit on Thursday, PM Modi will pay a visit to Yad Vashem at 12:15 PM — Israel’s official memorial, established in 1953, to commemorate the six million Jews murdered by Nazis. Following this, he is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog for bilateral engagements. Later in the day, the two Prime Ministers will meet for delegation-level talks at around 2:40 PM before the release of MoU exchange and joint press statements.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: In Cultural Gesture, Netanyahu Dons Traditional Indian Attire Ahead Of Dinner With PM Modi
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday pleasantly surprised his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by donning traditional Indian attire ahead of their joint dinner.
Taking to X, Netanyahu wrote, “Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.”
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Condemns Oct 7 Attacks, Says India Stands With Israel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) on Wednesday, where he expressed condolences for the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023, affirming that India stands with Israel in the fight against terrorism.
“I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7. We feel your pain. We share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with conviction in this moment and beyond,” he said.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Addresses Palestine Issue At Israel's Knesset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Palestine issue at Israel’s Knesset and said the Trump administration-led Gaza Peace Initiative is a just and durable solution for the people of the region.
Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Israel – his second to the country – said he is the first Indian prime minister to address the Knesset, which is the Israeli parliament.
PM Modi's Israel Visit LIVE Updates: PM Modi Receives 'Speaker Of Knesset Medal'
The Israel Parliament on Wednesday conferred “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” upon the Prime Minister of India during his address at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) on Wednesday.
PM Modi has become the first one to receive the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal,” which is the highest honour of the Knesset.
