Curiosity around a striking photo of Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu at Yad Vashem has been quelled by the Israeli PM himself. In an X post, Netanyahu explained he was revealing the names of his wife Sara’s Holocaust-victim relatives to Modi in the Hall of Names.
‘During our visit, I pointed out those names to my friend PM Modi,’ Netanyahu shared with images. They proceeded to a memorial rite, with Modi offering wreath and stone tributes. ‘An unforgettable act—we shall never forget,’ Netanyahu reflected.
The site honors six million Jews slaughtered by Nazis, making the moment profoundly moving. Modi’s Israel sojourn featured trailblazing events: a pioneering Knesset speech earning him the Speaker’s distinction.
Affection shone through as Netanyahu dubbed Modi his ‘brother’ and ‘true friend’ multiple times. Casual jests and poignant pauses humanized the powerhouse duo, highlighting relational depths beyond protocols.
Concluding highlights saw Modi join President Herzog in planting an oak for the ‘Tree for Mothers’ cause. These vignettes signal a new era in India-Israel synergy, rooted in shared values and personal ties.