India and Israel in 2026
4 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
PM Modi's State Visit to Israel elevates ties to a Special Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Modi made a State Visit to Israel from 25 to 26 February 2026 and the two sides elevated ties to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity. The leaders agreed that up to 50,000 additional Indian workers may arrive in Israel within five years, and agreed to raise Joint Research Call contributions from USD 1 million to USD 1.5 million each.
Source: India - Israel Joint Statement (February 26, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
PM Modi calls on Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Modi called on President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The two leaders noted the elevation of ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity". Prime Minister expressed support for the Gaza Peace Plan and planted a tree in the President's garden under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the President of Israel (February 26, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Israel hold 10th Joint Working Group meeting on counter terrorism
The 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi on February 24, 2026, led by Dr. Vinod Bahade and Mr. Nadav Eschar. Both sides condemned the October 07, 2023 attack in Israel and the April 22, 2025 attack in Pahalgam. The next meeting will be held in Israel.
Source: Joint Statement of the 10th Meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Israeli PM Netanyahu calls PM Modi with New Year greetings
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Prime Minister Modi and the two leaders exchanged New Year greetings. They reiterated their zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, and Netanyahu briefed Modi on the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. Modi reaffirmed India's support for a just and durable peace in the region.
Source: PM receives a telephone call from Prime Minister of Israel, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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