1 / 8Tribute at Yad Vashem | Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his second day in Israel, visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre, and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust. According to PTI, he was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the visit. The two leaders toured the Hall of Names, where Netanyahu showed Modi the names of his wife’s relatives who perished in the Holocaust. Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone in memory of the victims. In a post on X, he said the Holocaust remains “one of humanity’s darkest chapters” and an eternal reminder to uphold humanity, dignity and peace. (Image: Reuters)
2 / 8Talks with President Isaac Herzog | PM Modi held wide-ranging talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at his official residence. The two leaders planted an oak tree together as a symbol of friendship and a shared future. Modi described the talks as “extremely fruitful and wide-ranging.” Discussions covered education, start-ups, innovation, technology, connectivity and regional cooperation, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Modi invited Herzog to visit India, and the Israeli President accepted the invitation. (Image: PTI)
3 / 8Strategic talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu | During his visit, PM Modi also held talks with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The two sides elevated their “time-tested” ties to a special strategic partnership. Several agreements were signed, including cooperation in civil and nuclear energy. Both countries agreed to expand defence ties and work towards a mutually beneficial free trade agreement. Modi also reiterated support for a Gaza peace initiative, stating that humanity must not become a victim of conflict. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 8Address at the Knesset and top honour | In a historic address to the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, PM Modi spoke about peace, security and shared democratic values. He was conferred with the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’, becoming the first foreign leader to receive the highest honour of the Israeli Parliament. He also recognised the contributions of the Indian-origin Jewish community across sectors such as education, culture and national service. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 8Meeting Indian-origin Jewish community members | PM Modi met prominent members of the Indian-origin Jewish community in Israel. According to the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, there are around 85,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel. PTI reported that community members, including Dr Riki Shahi from Ashkelon and HR manager Isaac Thangjon, originally from Manipur, interacted with the Prime Minister and expressed optimism about growing India-Israel ties. The main waves of migration from India to Israel took place in the 1950s and 1960s, including communities from Maharashtra, Kerala and Kolkata, as per embassy data cited by PTI. (Image: PTI)
6 / 8Selfie with the team of Fauda | PM Modi met the cast and crew of the hit Israeli espionage series “Fauda” and shared a selfie on social media. The photo featured creators Lior Raz and Avi Issacharoff, along with other cast members. Sharing the image on X, Modi wrote that the interaction “required only a selfie, no undercover work,” referring to the show’s theme of covert operations. The series, which debuted in 2015, later gained global popularity after streaming on Netflix. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
7 / 8Visit to tech innovation exhibition | PM Modi also visited an exhibition showcasing Israeli innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity and quantum technologies. As per PTI, he was accompanied by PM Netanyahu during the walk-through. Modi interacted with scientists and entrepreneurs and invited Israeli companies to invest in India and partner with Indian youth. A press release cited by PTI said innovation and technology are key pillars of India-Israel ties, with both countries working together under the India-Israel Innovation Bridge initiative. (Image: Narendra Modi/X)
8 / 8Departure after two-day visit | PM Modi departed for India after concluding his two-day visit to Israel. This was his second visit to the country in nine years. During the trip, both sides reaffirmed their strategic partnership and discussed cooperation across defence, trade, technology and regional connectivity initiatives such as IMEC and I2U2. (Image: PTI)
