News|Narendra ModiIndia’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘vital’ partnership between Israel and India.

On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel, delivering a speech to the Knesset, Israel's parliament. This marked the first occasion an Indian leader addressed the Knesset. Modi emphasized India's strong support for Israel, particularly in the context of recent conflicts. His visit included a formal welcome by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Modi described India and Israel as "trusted partners," highlighting that their collaboration contributes to global stability and prosperity. He noted the importance of their relationship in sectors such as trade, security, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. Modi reiterated the commitment to further strengthening ties between the two nations.

India is recognized as Israel's largest arms buyer, with expenditures amounting to $20.5 billion on Israeli weapons from 2020 to 2024. In 2024, trade between the two countries, primarily focused on defense and security, reached $3.9 billion. In September 2025, both nations signed the Bilateral Investment Treaty to enhance trade relations.

Prime Minister Modi's visit underscores the strategic partnership between India and Israel, with discussions centered on reinforcing defense and trade links, while also addressing regional stability initiatives.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.