In a rare and symbolic gesture, leading Israeli daily The Jerusalem Post featured a special front-page tribute to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic visit to Israel. The move underscores the growing strength of India-Israel relations and highlights the significance of Modi’s return to the country after his landmark 2017 visit.
The announcement was made on February 24 by Zvika Klein, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, who shared the update on social media platform X. Revealing the newspaper’s exclusive front page, Klein wrote that the edition had been sent for printing in Jerusalem ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival.
“In advance of PM @narendramodi’s historic visit to Israel, his first since 2017, we just sent the paper for tomorrow to be printed in Jerusalem. For the occasion, this is our unique @Jerusalem_Post cover. What do you think?” he posted, inviting readers to share their thoughts and join in welcoming the Indian leader.
The specially designed front page prominently highlighted the visit, reflecting the importance attached to India-Israel diplomatic ties. The gesture is being seen as a mark of respect for Modi’s role in strengthening bilateral relations over the past decade.
PM Modi’s Visit to Israel: Key Highlights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Wednesday at approximately 4 p.m. (Indian Standard Time). This marks his first visit to the country since 2017, when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to undertake a standalone trip to Israel.
During the visit, Modi is expected to hold high-level talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation in critical sectors such as:
- Bilateral trade and economic partnerships
- Defence and security collaboration
- Innovation and technology
- Agriculture and water management
- Science and research initiatives
- People-to-people exchanges
In a significant diplomatic moment, PM Modi is also expected to address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
India-Israel Strategic Partnership: Expanding Horizons
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders will review the progress made under the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and explore future opportunities across multiple domains. Over the years, cooperation between the two nations has expanded beyond defence to include agriculture, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, water conservation technologies, and start-up collaboration.
Both sides are also expected to exchange views on pressing regional and global issues of mutual interest. The evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, particularly developments in Gaza following tensions related to the Israel-Iran conflict, is likely to feature in discussions.
Joint Stand Against Terrorism
Ahead of the visit, India and Israel reiterated their shared commitment to a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. In a joint statement, both nations emphasized the need for sustained and comprehensive efforts to combat global terror threats.
The two countries pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation through enhanced intelligence sharing and stronger counter-terror mechanisms. They also reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral cooperation in global platforms such as:
| Multilateral Platform | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| United Nations (UN) | Global counter-terror policy coordination |
| Financial Action Task Force (FATF) | Monitoring terror financing and money laundering |
| Other International Forums | Information sharing and joint strategic responses |
“Against this backdrop, the two sides renewed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism,” the joint statement noted.
A Symbolic and Strategic Moment
The prominent coverage by The Jerusalem Post reflects the growing warmth in India-Israel relations and the importance of Modi’s diplomatic outreach. Since establishing full diplomatic ties in 1992, both nations have steadily deepened engagement, with recent years witnessing particularly strong momentum.
As PM Modi begins his visit, expectations are high for new agreements and enhanced cooperation across defence, technology, trade, and security. The special front page greeting not only symbolizes diplomatic respect but also signals the strategic importance Israel attaches to its partnership with India.
Stay tuned for further updates as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel unfolds, marking another significant chapter in India-Israel relations.
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