Modi lands in Israel; receives warm welcome from Netanyahu, wife
What's the story
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed at Ben-Gurion Airport by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara. At the airport, the trio shared a lighthearted moment when Netanyahu pointed out the matching color of the pocket square of PM Modi and the outfit of his wife, Sara Netanyahu. "Saffron," Modi replied, giggling.
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#WATCH | Tel Aviv, Israel: PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome upon his arrival in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his wife Sara Netanyahu, welcomed PM Modi at the airport
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2026
PM Netanyahu points out the matching colour of the pocket square of… pic.twitter.com/NLIv7rbYB1
Schedule highlights
Modi to address Knesset during Israel visit
Modi's visit to Israel will include a speech at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament. He is the first Indian prime minister to be invited to address the Knesset, a rare honor for world leaders. After his address, both leaders will attend an innovation event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem. The day will end with a joint dinner hosted by Netanyahu and his wife for Modi.
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Agreements to be signed on Thursday
On Thursday, Modi and Netanyahu will visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem. They will also hold an expanded meeting at King David Hotel. During this meeting, a series of agreements in economic, security, and diplomatic fields will be signed between India and Israel to boost cooperation between the two nations. Joint press statements will follow these agreements.