'Namaste, Shalom': Jerusalem Post's 'Welcome Modi' front page ahead of PM's Israel visit

The newspaper showed a photo of the PM waving his hands along with feature stories based on his visit to the Israel and India-Israel ties.

Published on: Feb 25, 2026, 12:10:53 IST

Edited by Danita Yadav

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on the front page of the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post as he marks his second visit to Israel since assuming office in 2014. The BJP leader left for a two-day state visit to Israel on Wednesday morning .

Ahead of his visit, Israel's leading English language newspaper - the Jerusalem Post - featured PM Modi on the front page, hailing the boost in ties between India and Israel. Track PM Modi's Israel visit here

The newspaper's Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein took to social media platform X, in which the headline “Welcome Modi” stands out, along with “Namaste” and “Shalom”, the traditional greetings for India and Israel in their native font.

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Another headline on the same page read “New Delhi's burgeoning partnership with Jerusalem” and the article talks on the boost in ties between India and Israel in recent years.

The front page of Jerusalem Post ahead of PM Modi's visit to Israel (@ZvikaKlein on X)

The paper also features an interview with the Indian envoy to Israel JP Singh. Singh, who told the Israeli daily about the significance of PM Modi's visit and address to the Knesset (Israeli parliament).

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"One of the most important elements will be that he will be the first prime minister from India to address the Knesset," Singh was quoted as saying by the Jerusalem Post.

Narendra Modi's visit to Israel comes at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This visit also marks the Prime Minister's second visit to Israel, following his 2017 trip when he became the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit the nation.

What's on agenda for PM Modi's Israel visit?

During the visit, PM Modi will meet Netanyahu and review the significant progress made in the India-Israel Strategic Partnership. The two leaders will also discuss opportunities in various areas of cooperation, including science and technology, innovation, defence and security, agriculture, water management, trade and economy, and people-to-people exchanges.

As per the MEA, the Prime Minister will also call on Israeli President Isaac Herzog. On his first day in Israel, Modi will also address the Israeli Parliament - the Knesset, making him the first Indian leader to do so.

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Danita Yadav
Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times. Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team. Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism. In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident. Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy. With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts. She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars. Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi. Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS. Her appreciation for global pop culture and storytelling also added to her unique perspective on the "soft power" dynamics that increasingly have shaped international relations in the ever-changing global order.Read More

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