Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport became the stage for a touching reunion as PM Narendra Modi arrived for his two-day Israel visit. Benjamin Netanyahu, with Sara by his side, welcomed him like old pals with an open-arm hug and full military honors. This marks Modi’s second coming since 2017, amplifying the enduring friendship.
Netanyahu’s X post, video included, beamed ‘Welcome my friend PM Narendra Modi.’ A flurry of updates framed the visit’s historic sheen, detailing engagements from Knesset address – a Indian PM premiere – to diaspora meets and tech tours.
Protocol unfolds at Knesset with fanfare, evening dinner at King David. Thursday’s Yad Vashem pilgrimage precedes summit-level huddles, agreement swaps, and joint declarations.
Defense pacts on drones and ballistic shields loom large, echoing Netanyahu’s eager anticipation. The Jerusalem Post’s splashy cover married ‘Namaste’ and ‘Shalom,’ greetings intertwined with peace.
Exit planned post-lunch, the itinerary packs punches of diplomacy and deals. India-Israel nexus thrives on mutual strengths in security and innovation, with Modi’s visit accelerating momentum toward groundbreaking partnerships.