Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a high-stakes 2-day visit, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally welcomed him with full state honors. The visit highlights rapidly expanding India–Israel defense, technology, and strategic ties, with multi-billion-dollar military and AI agreements expected. However, Modi’s Israel visit has also sparked protests and backlash in India, with activists and political groups raising concerns over the Gaza war and India’s evolving geopolitical stance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rare standing ovation inside Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister in history to address the House. Israeli lawmakers applauded and chanted “Modi-Modi” as Modi delivered his landmark speech during his two-day Israel visit.