Netanyahu breaks protocol again for PM Modi, warm hugs & private chat straight off the aircraft

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Israel to a warm reception from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion Airport, showcasing the visible camaraderie between the two leaders. With India’s national anthem marking the ceremonial welcome, the visit is both symbolic and strategic. Modi is scheduled to address the Knesset plenum, underlining the diplomatic weight of the trip. Beyond the optics, closed-door talks are expected to centre on counter-terror cooperation, defence procurement and joint production, cybersecurity, AI, and next-generation technology partnerships — reinforcing the expanding India–Israel strategic axis.