Tel Aviv, February 25: Daniel Rubenstein, ex-social media aide to PM Benjamin Netanyahu, welcomes PM Narendra Modi’s Israel visit with optimism, attributing its potential to the leaders’ profound personal ties. This bond, he says, profoundly influences broader diplomatic engagements.
A landmark event unfolds as Modi becomes the first Indian PM to address the Knesset. Since his last visit a decade prior, advancements in defense, trade volumes, agricultural tech, healthcare solutions, and tourism have flourished. Rubenstein highlighted, ‘The comfort between Netanyahu and Modi reverberates across all relational strata, yielding positive outcomes.’
Strategic locations—India by the Indian Ocean, Israel by the Mediterranean—beckon collaborations in shipping, connectivity projects, and artificial intelligence via mutual partners. ‘Vast trade and developmental vistas await; this trip could be the starting point,’ Rubenstein enthused.
Defense cooperation looms large. Surrounded by challenges, both nations invest heavily in security. Israel’s defense sector, outsized for its scale, will feature prominently. New accords would affirm solidarity with allies and resolve against adversaries. Terrorism’s shadow unites them, given recent ordeals.
Modi’s journey, fueled by this elite camaraderie, promises to fortify India-Israel partnership, opening avenues for sustained innovation and security synergy.