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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran’s missile attacks on Diego Garcia and Jerusalem demonstrate capability to target Europe, calling for global action alongside the US to counter threats.

Netanyahu visits site of Iranian missile attack, claims US-Israel fighting for entire world

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran&rsquo;s missile attacks on Diego Garcia and Jerusalem demonstrate capability to target Europe, calling for global action alongside the US to counter threats.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the recent missile attacks on Diego Garcia shows that Iran has the capacity to reach deep into Europe and poses danger to the entire world.
Netanyahu was visiting the southern Israeli city of Arad which faced Iranian missile strikes on Saturday evening when he also said his country and the US are fighting together on behalf of everyone.
&ldquo;If you want proof that Iran endangers the entire world, the last 48 hours have given it. In the last 48 hours, Iran targeted a civilian area. They're using that as a mass murder weapon. Luckily, no one was killed, but that's due to luck, not their intention. Their intention is to murder civilians,&rdquo; Netanyahu said.
Pointing out that Iran fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Diego Garcia, Netanyahu said, &ldquo;That's 4,000 kilometres. I've been warning all the time. They now have the capacity to reach deep into Europe. They already have fired on European countries -- Cyprus. They are putting everyone in their sights.&rdquo;
For the past two decades, Israel has been referring to the Iranian ballistic missile programme, arguing that such weapons with nuclear capabilities would pose a grave threat not only to itself but also to Europe.
Iran fired missiles at the UK-US air base on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean on Saturday.
The Israeli prime minister also drew attention to Iran's attack on Jerusalem right next to the holy sites of the three monotheistic faiths, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Al Aqsa Mosque and said, &ldquo;By dint of a miracle, again, no one was hurt. The three sites were nevertheless the targets,&rdquo; he said.
A fragment from a ballistic missile fired by Iran fell quite close to the Al Aqsa mosque and the Western Wall on Friday. It was a second such attack during the recent escalation when the old city of Jerusalem, home to the three holy sites of the three faiths, was impacted.
In an earlier attack, debris from the intercepted missile fell quite close to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, leaving marks of destruction on some nearby buildings.
Netanyahu also said Iran is stopping the maritime international route, energy route and &ldquo;trying to blackmail the entire world.&rdquo;
&ldquo;What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped? Israel and the United States are working together for the entire world,&rdquo; he claimed.
Calling upon the international community to come together in the fight against Iran, the Israeli leader said he is happy to see some of them beginning to move in that direction, but claimed that more is needed.
&ldquo;(US) President Trump's call to have the international community confront this terrorist, fanatic regime of zealots, that is a call not only for the security of America and the security of Israel, it's for the security of the entire world. And it's time for them to act,&rdquo; he asserted.
Responding to questions from reporters, Netanyahu said that Israel is responding to these attacks &ldquo;with great force&rdquo; but not targeting Iranian civilians.
&ldquo;We've defined two clear goals. One is to completely break their nuclear programme, their missile programme and their capacity to produce the components for both of these programmes. We're well on our way in achieving it,&rdquo; the Israeli premier claimed.
&ldquo;We've also set a goal of creating conditions for the Iranian people to overthrow this tyranny that has tormented them and made life miserable, and is making life miserable for the entire world. And I hope we achieve that too,&rdquo; he reiterated.
The missile strike in Arad Saturday evening left 115 people injured with nine of them in serious condition, rescue services said.

Israel carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, destroying key bridges and targeting militants after rocket attacks into Israel, escalating the Middle East conflict.

Israel launches wave of strikes on south Lebanon, hits bridge

Israel carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, destroying key bridges and targeting militants after rocket attacks into Israel, escalating the Middle East conflict.

Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon on Sunday shortly after the military was ordered to destroy bridges used by the Iran-backed militant group across the Litani River.
Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south, while an AFP correspondent saw smoke billowing from a key bridge that was hit outside the city of Tyre, in an escalation in violence in Lebanon after two days of relative reprieve.
Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Hezbollah began firing rockets into Israel on March 2 to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Israeli-US attacks.
Israel has sent troops into Lebanon and carried out extensive airstrikes in the country, while Hezbollah has kept up rocket barrages.
Israel's military said it began "a wide wave of strikes" against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
Earlier Sunday, Israel said rocket fire from Lebanon killed one person, the first fatality there due to Hezbollah fire since the latest war erupted three weeks ago.
Two Israeli soldiers had previously been killed in southern Lebanon, according to the military.
Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed on Sunday in two strikes in the south, while authorities have reported 1,029 dead in three weeks of conflict and more than one million displaced.
 - Bridges -
Israel's ZAKA 360 emergency response unit said a person was pronounced dead after a strike on their vehicle "carried out by a rocket fired from Lebanon".
Local firefighters said flames had engulfed two vehicles after a "direct hit" in the northern Israeli kibbutz community of Misgav Am.
Hezbollah said in a statement that its fighters targeted "a gathering of Israeli enemy soldiers" in Misgav Am "with a rocket barrage".
It was among a series of attacks the group claimed on Sunday, mainly against Israeli troops in northern Israel and in southern Lebanon, where Israeli soldiers have been carrying out ground incursions.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military "to immediately destroy all the bridges over the Litani River that are used for terrorist activity, in order to prevent Hezbollah terrorists and weapons from moving south".
The Litani River runs around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the Israeli border.
The Israeli army later bombed the key Qasmiyeh bridge, located on a main highway outside the city of Tyre, with the AFP correspondent reporting the bridge was partly destroyed.
Earlier this week, Israel attacked two bridges spanning the Litani, also alleging they were being used by Hezbollah.
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- 'Commander' killed -
Katz said the military was also instructed to "accelerate the demolition of Lebanese houses in the contact villages in order to thwart threats to Israeli communities".
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency also reported at least one strike on the Bekaa Valley in the country's east.
Hezbollah said its fighters repeatedly targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in or near the border town of Taybeh, as well as in or near the strategic town of Khiam, where the group has repeatedly said it has targeted Israeli forces in recent days.
On Saturday, Hezbollah said its fighters clashed with Israeli forces in Khiam and in the coastal town of Naqura.
The group also claimed attacks on northern Israel on Saturday, including targeting an air defence system in Maalot-Tarshiha, where Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11 reported three people were lightly wounded.
The Israeli military said it killed a fighter on Saturday who was the "commander of the special forces in Hezbollah's Radwan Force", referring to the group's elite unit.
Israel has warned residents of swathes of south Lebanon to evacuate and has said it wants to create a buffer zone in Lebanon to protect residents of northern Israel.

Israel says it has killed Iran’s senior leader Ali Larijani in a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, as strikes intensify, oil routes face disruption, and global tensions rise.

Israel claims killing of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani amid escalating Middle East war

Israel says it has killed Iran&rsquo;s senior leader Ali Larijani in a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict, as strikes intensify, oil routes face disruption, and global tensions rise.

Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling him the leader of "the gang of gangsters" that runs the Islamic republic.
If confirmed, Larijani's death would be a huge blow to Iran's ruling system more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East, which has upended global markets and had consequences far beyond the region's confines.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was "eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.
"This morning we eliminated Ali Larijani, the boss of the Revolutionary Guards, which is the gang of gangsters that actually runs Iran," Netanyahu said in a televised statement.
He said the overthrow of Iran's authorities by the people "will not happen all at once, it will not happen easily. But if we persist in this -- we will give them a chance to take their fate into their own hands."
It comes less than three weeks after US-Israeli strikes on February 28 killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, triggering a regional war with global repercussions.
It also comes weeks after a massive popular movement against the Islamic republic was crushed by authorities, with rights groups reporting thousands killed in the crackdown.
Larijani, 68, has been described as a key pillar in the ruling system, close to the late ayatollah and central to the government's nuclear policy and strategic diplomacy over decades.
After the war broke out, he became even more powerful. While the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen in public since he was appointed to replace his slain father, Larijani walked with crowds at a pro-government rally last week in Tehran.
The reported assassination comes as strikes shook countries across the Middle East on Tuesday, from Gulf nations to Iraq, Lebanon and Iran.
An AFP reporter had earlier Tuesday reported blasts in Tehran, after a night of heavy bombardment mixed with thunder and rain.
 - Targeting leaders -
Shortly after Israel said it had killed him, Larijani's official social media profiles posted a handwritten note by him paying tribute to Iranian sailors killed when a US submarine sunk an Iranian frigate this month.
The note was not dated, nor did the post address the claim of his death.
Israel also said Tuesday it had killed Gholamreza Soleimani, head of the Basij paramilitary force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, in a strike in Tehran.
And it said it had targeted Akram al-Ajouri, head of the military wing of the group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in a strike in Iran, though he was not confirmed dead.
Israel has since the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas pursued what analysts have described as a policy of decapitation, targeting the leaders of its enemies, including Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon, as well as top leaders in Gaza.
The whereabouts of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is the subject of much speculation. US President Donald Trump said Monday that "we don't know... if he's dead or not".
 - Trump appeals -
Across the region, hundreds of people have been killed and millions more displaced in the war.
In retaliation for the US-Israel attacks, Iran has targeted US interests, energy facilities and civilian infrastructure of its energy-rich neighbours, sending oil prices soaring.
Its threats and attacks on tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global crude oil passes, have also all but closed the key waterway.
Oil prices surged around three percent Tuesday after several countries pushed back on Trump's demand they help secure the strait by sending warships to escort tankers.
The US president has warned that it would be "very bad" for the future of the NATO military alliance if the allies refused to help.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said London was working with allies to craft a "viable" plan to reopen the strait, but ruled out a NATO mission.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday the war was "not a matter for NATO", while EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels indicated no appetite to join the conflict.
Trump has also appealed to nations including China, Japan and South Korea to help on the Strait of Hormuz.
Some countries have negotiated safe passage for some of their ships, including India, while Iraq said it was in contact with Iran over the issue.
 - Asking for shelter -
The war has also drawn in Lebanon, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants struck Israel over Khamenei's killing.
Israel has stepped up strikes and deployed ground troops to its northern neighbour, including targeting Beirut's southern suburbs on Tuesday, and later, conducting an air strike near the city's airport.
The Lebanese military said on Tuesday that an Israeli strike on a car and a motorcycle in southern Lebanon killed one of its soldiers and wounded four others.
More than a million people have been displaced across Lebanon, while Israeli strikes have killed 886 people since March 2, Lebanon's health ministry says.
In the southern city of Sidon, far from the border, displaced people were sleeping in their cars parked along the seafront corniche, according to an AFP team on the ground.
"Lots of people are coming every day to ask for shelter but we don't have space anymore, we can't accept them," said Jihan Kaisi, the director of an NGO that runs a school-turned-shelter, where more than 1,100 people are crammed together.

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai airports as escalating tensions between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted international operations, with over 1,100 Indian flights grounded in three days.

Middle East conflict: Over 250 flights cancelled at four airports

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai airports as escalating tensions between the US, Israel and Iran disrupted international operations, with over 1,100 Indian flights grounded in three days.

More than 250 flights were cancelled at Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai airports on Tuesday due to the Middle East conflict, officials said.&nbsp;
For the fourth day, flight operations continued to be disrupted as airlines cancelled flights amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran.&nbsp;
As many as 80 flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport while 107 services were cancelled at the Mumbai airport, the officials said. At Bangalore, at least 42 flights have been cancelled for the day.&nbsp;
In a post on X, Chennai airport said 30 flights have been cancelled. The numbers include departures and arrivals.&nbsp;
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Since the Middle East crisis erupted on February 28, Indian airlines have cancelled 1,117 international flights in the last three days.&nbsp;
"Given the changing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, some west-bound international flights may be subject to delays or operational adjustments," Delhi airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.&nbsp;
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Passenger Advisory issued at 15:00 hrs.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiAirport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiAirport</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PassengerAdvisory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PassengerAdvisory</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DELAdvisory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DELAdvisory</a><a href="https://twitter.com/MoCA_GoI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoCA_GoI</a><a href="https://twitter.com/DGCAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DGCAIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/gaFeNX4fa9">pic.twitter.com/gaFeNX4fa9</a>
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In the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel that started on February 28, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. In retaliation, Iran is firing drones and missiles at Israel and US military installations around the Gulf.&nbsp;

Israel has authorised its military to take additional strategic positions in Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of Iran. The escalation follows fresh airstrikes in Beirut and redeployment of Lebanese troops along the border.

Israel orders troops to seize new positions in Lebanon

Israel has authorised its military to take additional strategic positions in Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of Iran. The escalation follows fresh airstrikes in Beirut and redeployment of Lebanese troops along the border.

Israel on Tuesday ordered the military to take control of more positions in Lebanon, where the army pulled back some of its forces after Hezbollah attacked Israeli bases in support of its backer, Iran.
"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have authorised the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to advance and take control of additional strategic positions in Lebanon in order to prevent attacks on Israeli border communities," Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement.
In response, the Lebanese army has redeployed soldiers from several recently established border positions on Tuesday following the Israeli army's "escalation", a Lebanese military source told AFP.
The troops "numbering in total eight to nine soldiers at each point, were redeployed to their bases because of the danger to their safety", the Lebanese military said.
Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on Monday after an initial rocket attack on Israel by Hezbollah, which said it wanted to "avenge" the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israeli strikes.
Israel promptly responded with large-scale strikes on Lebanon, where the government on Monday declared an immediate ban on Hezbollah's military activities.
The Israeli military said on Monday it had killed the head of Hezbollah's intelligence services, Hussein Moukalled, in a strike in Beirut.
On Tuesday, it announced the killing of another senior militant it named as Reza Khazai in a strike in Beirut, saying he was responsible for overseeing Hezbollah's weapons build-up on behalf of Iran's elite Quds Force.
The military did not identify his nationality.
 - 'All options' -
Hezbollah said it targeted on Tuesday three Israeli military bases in response to the Israeli strikes on the group's strongholds.
Although Israel has maintained that it is not planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon, the military has stated that "all options are on the table" to halt incoming rocket fire from Hezbollah.
On Tuesday, Katz declared that troops had been ordered to seize additional locations inside Lebanon, though the military described these steps as "tactical measures" rather than a ground invasion.
Israeli forces had previously entered Lebanon in September 2024 after nearly a year of cross-border exchanges initiated by Hezbollah in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas following the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of residents on both sides of the border had been evacuated as fighting between the two intensified.
The Israeli military has since said it did not plan to evacuate northern communities again, noting that it has reinforced troop deployments along the Lebanese border and strengthened air defences in the area.
Under a November 2024 truce, only UN peacekeepers and the Lebanese army may bear arms south of the Litani river, which runs around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the Israeli border.
Israel was supposed to withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon under a ceasefire agreed in November 2024 but has kept troops in five border areas it deems strategic, citing Hezbollah's refusal to surrender its own arms.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has conducted regular air strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.

Iran struck the US Embassy in Riyadh with drones as American and Israeli airstrikes intensified across Iran and Lebanon, raising fears of a prolonged regional war with mounting casualties and threats to global energy routes.

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon

Iran struck the US Embassy in Riyadh with drones as American and Israeli airstrikes intensified across Iran and Lebanon, raising fears of a prolonged regional war with mounting casualties and threats to global energy routes.

Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what US President Donald Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month.
The attack from two drones on the US Embassy in Riyadh caused a &ldquo;limited fire&rdquo; and minor damage, according to Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry, and the embassy urged Americans to avoid the compound. It followed an attack on the US Embassy in Kuwait, which announced Tuesday it had been closed until further notice.
The US State Department also ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and family in Kuwait, as well as Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates as a precaution.
Across Iran's capital, explosions rang out throughout the night into the early morning, with witnesses describing hearing aircraft overhead. It was not immediately clear what had been hit.
And in Lebanon, Israel launched more strikes on Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia group. Explosions could be heard and smoke seen in a southern suburb of Beirut. Israel also said its soldiers are &ldquo;operating in southern Lebanon.&rdquo; Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said the Lebanese army was evacuating some of its positions along the border.
The conflict could have far-reaching consequences
The expansion of Iranian retaliation across the Gulf and the intensity of the Israeli and American attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan portend a possibly prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences.
Iran has hit many countries deemed safe havens in the Mideast in retaliation for the US and Israeli strikes. Recent targets include two Amazon data centers in the UAE and a drone impact near another in Bahrain that caused damage, the company said Tuesday.
Iran has also hit energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and attacked several ships Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all oil traded passes, sending global oil and natural gas prices soaring.
&ldquo;The Strait of Hormuz is closed," declared Iranian Brig. Gen. Ebrahim Jabbari, an adviser to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, threatening to set fire to any ships attempting to transit. &ldquo;Don't come to this region.&rdquo;
US citizens urged to leave
The US State Department urged US citizens to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries due to safety risks, as have many other countries, though with much of the airspace closed many remain stranded.
Trump said operations are likely to last four to five weeks but that he was prepared &ldquo;to go far longer than that.&rdquo; He later added that the US had a &ldquo;virtually unlimited supply&rdquo; of munitions and pre-positioned &ldquo;high grade weaponry.&rdquo; &ldquo;Wars can be fought forever,' and very successfully, using just these supplies,&rdquo; he wrote on social media.
Hundreds dead in Iran and dozens in Lebanon along with 11 in Israel
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said the US-Israeli operation has killed at least 787 people.
In Israel, where several locations were hit by Iranian missiles, 11 people were killed.
The semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported airstrikes killed 13 Iranian troops in Kerman, 800 kilometers (500 miles) southeast of Iran's capital, Tehran.
Israel's retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah killed 52 people in Lebanon.
&ldquo;Military escalation would force more families from their homes and hit civilians hard,&rdquo; said Amy Pope, director general of the International Organization on Migration, calling for the international community to press for de-escalation. &ldquo;Millions are already displaced in the region.&rdquo;
The US military has confirmed six deaths of American service members. All six were Army soldiers in a logistics unit in Kuwait, according to a US official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Three people were killed in the United Arab Emirates, and one each in Kuwait and Bahrain.
The chaos of the conflict became apparent when the US military said Kuwait had &ldquo;mistakenly shot down&rdquo; three American fighter jets while Iran was attacking it with aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones. US Central Command said all six pilots ejected safely.
Israel and US target nuclear facilities and missile infrastructure
Iranian state TV said strikes caused two explosions early Tuesday at a broadcasting facility in Tehran, but said no one was injured.
Reza Najafi, Iran's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, told reporters that airstrikes targeted the Natanz nuclear enrichment site on Sunday.
&ldquo;Their justification that Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons is simply a big lie,&rdquo; he said.
Israel and the US have not acknowledged strikes at the site, which the US bombed in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June.
Israel has said it is targeting the &ldquo;leadership and nuclear infrastructure.&rdquo;
Trump said the military campaign's objectives are to destroy Iran's missile capabilities, wipe out its navy, prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon and ensure that it cannot continue to support allied groups like Lebanon's Hezbollah, which fired missiles at Israel on Monday.
Iran has said it has not enriched uranium since June, though it has maintained its right to do so and says its nuclear program is peaceful.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained, however, that Iran was rebuilding &ldquo;new sites, new places&rdquo; underground for making atomic bombs. He offered no evidence to support his claim.
&ldquo;We had to take the action now and we did,&rdquo; Netanyahu told Fox News Channel's Hannity.
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed limited activity at two nuclear sites in Iran before the war. Analysts said Tehran was likely assessing damage from the 2025 US strikes and possibly salvaging what remained.
Attacks on Iran have drawn in proxy forces from around region
The conflict has also spread to Lebanon, where the Iranian-supported militant group Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on Monday, prompting Israel to retaliate.
At least 52 people have been killed and 154 wounded, Lebanese authorities said.
Israel hit Beirut with more airstrikes early Tuesday, saying it was targeting &ldquo;Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage facilities.&rdquo;
Hezbollah also said it launched drones targeting an Israeli air base. The Israeli military said it downed two drones.
An Iranian-linked militant in Iraq has also claimed strikes on US military facilities there.
The Israeli military said its troops operating in southern Lebanon were positioned at several points near the border in what it described as a &ldquo;forward defense posture.&rdquo; It said the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. It has also beefed up troops and air defenses in the area.
The army said there are no plans to evacuate Israeli residents of border areas.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify India’s stand on the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions.

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's silence on assassination of Iran’s supreme leader

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify India&rsquo;s stand on the assassination of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions.

Amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must speak up and answer as to whether he supports the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order.
He said the unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran's attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned.
"Silence now diminishes India&rsquo;s standing in the world," the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said on X.
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Escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing a fragile region toward wider conflict. Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty. While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the&hellip;
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His remarks come days after Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been assassinated in targeted strikes carried out the previous day by the United States and Israel.
Gandhi said escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran are pushing a fragile region toward wider conflict.
Crores of people, including nearly a crore Indians, face uncertainty, he said.
"While security concerns are real, attacks that violate sovereignty will only worsen the crisis. The unilateral attacks on Iran, as well as Iran's attacks on other Middle Eastern nations, must be condemned. Violence begets violence -- dialogue and restraint remain the only path to peace," the former Congress chief said.
"India must be morally clear. We should have the courage to speak plainly in defence of international law and human lives. Our foreign policy is rooted in sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of disputes -- and it must remain consistent," Gandhi said.
He said PM Modi must speak up.
Does he support the assassination of a head of state as a way to define the world order, Gandhi asked.
The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with US President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to seize control of their destiny and rise against the Islamic leadership that has ruled their country since 1979.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Israel visit after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, upgrades in ties, key agreements, Knesset address, and a visit to the Holocaust memorial.

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding Israel visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his Israel visit after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu, upgrades in ties, key agreements, Knesset address, and a visit to the Holocaust memorial.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for India after concluding his two-day visit to Israel during which the two countries elevated their &ldquo;time-tested&rdquo; relationship to a special strategic partnership.&nbsp;
It was PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. During his visit, PM Modi held talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.&nbsp;
After the Modi-Netanyahu talks, the two countries inked several agreements and decided to work in the fields of civil and nuclear energy. The two sides vowed to expand their already close defence partnership; agreed to soon firm up a &ldquo;mutually beneficial&rdquo; free trade deal even as PM Modi strongly backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a victim of conflict.&nbsp;
India and Israel also discussed the implementation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and cooperation under the framework of I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA).&nbsp;
Earlier on Wednesday, in a historic address to the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, Modi described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards &ldquo;just and durable peace&rdquo; in the region even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that &ldquo;terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Modi was conferred with the &lsquo;Speaker of the Knesset Medal&rsquo; in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel, thus becoming the first foreign leader to receive the highest honour of the Israeli Parliament.&nbsp;
Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem memorial here and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust.

India and Israel upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, signing multiple agreements in trade, defence and technology.

India & Israel elevate ties, vow to soon conclude free trade deal; UPI rollout agreed

India and Israel upgraded their ties to a special strategic partnership after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, signing multiple agreements in trade, defence and technology.

India and Israel on Thursday elevated their "time-tested" relationship to a special strategic partnership and agreed to fast-track a long-awaited free trade deal even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi backed the Gaza peace initiative, asserting that humanity must never become a victim of conflict.
In his media statement after holding wide-ranging talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi said India's security interests are directly linked to peace and stability in the Middle East and that New Delhi has been pitching for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Gaza.
Following the meeting between the two prime ministers, India and Israel inked a total of 17 agreements and documents that will provide for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade, investment, education, manufacturing, culture, maritime heritage, agriculture and a plethora of other areas.
The two sides also vowed to expand their already close defence partnership by working towards joint development and joint production of military hardware under the framework of the transfer of technologies.
The US-Iran standoff and other issues in the region figured in the talks and PM Modi mentioned India's firm belief in the value of dialogue and reiterated New Delhi's readiness to offer support, if required, toward achieving a peaceful solution, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
In his media statement, PM Modi elaborated on the upward trajectory of India-Israel ties and said the relationship is built on a strong foundation of deep trust, shared democratic values, and human compassion.
"Our relationship has stood the test of time. Today, we took the historic decision to elevate our time-tested partnership to 'Special Strategic Partnership. This decision reflects the aspirations of the people of both countries," he said.
The relationship was upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2017.
"Our economic cooperation remains an engine of growth, innovation, and shared prosperity. Last year, we signed a bilateral investment agreement to promote mutual investment. We will also soon finalise a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA)," Modi said.
The prime minister also talked about the joint resolve of India and Israel in combating terrorism.
"India and Israel are absolutely clear that terrorism has no place in the world. Terrorism, in any form, in any manifestation, cannot be tolerated," Modi, who landed in Israel on Wednesday on a two-day visit, said.
"We have stood shoulder to shoulder against terrorism and its supporters, and will continue to do so."
The prime minister noted that India's security interests are directly linked to peace and stability in West Asia.
"Therefore, we have supported dialogue and a peaceful solution from the very beginning. This is the call of the Global South and all humanity," he said.
"India's thinking is clear: humanity must never become a victim of conflict. The Gaza Peace Plan has opened a path to peace. India has fully supported these efforts. We will continue dialogue and cooperation with all countries in the future," he said.
The prime minister also made a mention of the resolve by the two sides to forge a partnership in the area of critical and emerging technologies.
"Technology is central to our future partnership. Today, we decided to establish a critical and emerging technologies partnership. This will give new impetus to cooperation in areas such as AI, quantum, and critical minerals," he said.
"I am pleased that an agreement has been reached for the use of UPI (Unified Payment Interface) in Israel. We are also committed to improving people's lives by sharing our experiences in the field of digital health," he said.
Modi also touched upon the defence ties between the two sides.
"We have decades-old and trusted cooperation in the defence sector. The MoU signed last year will add new dimensions to this. Together, we will move forward towards joint development, joint production, and transfer of technology," he said.
The prime minister said both sides will also advance cooperation in areas of civil nuclear energy and space.
Modi, referring to robust engagement between the two countries in the agriculture sector, said it has been decided to give this cooperation a futuristic direction.
"The Centres of Excellence established in India with Israeli cooperation are excellent examples of our friendship. Given their success, we have set a goal of increasing their number to 100," he said.
The existing Centres of Excellence offer new technology for agricultural production.
"Taking a step further in this direction, we are working on creating Villages of Excellence. This will bring Israeli technology to every village in India, significantly increasing the income and productivity of millions of farmers," Modi said.
At a media briefing, Foreign Secretary Misri, responding to a question on New Delhi's position on the Palestine issue, said India backs the US-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative and referred to PM Modi's remarks on it in his address to Israel's Knesset on Wednesday.
"We firmly believe that it (the Gaza Peace Initiative) holds the promise of a just, durable and lasting peace for all the people of the region, including by addressing the Palestinian question," the foreign secretary said.
"This is something that was made amply clear by the prime minister in his address to the Knesset yesterday where he framed this issue very comprehensively," he said.
Misri, referring to Modi's remarks, said this is not the time to lose hope, and it is the time sustain the hope.
In the meeting, India and Israel also discussed the implementation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and cooperation under the framework of I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA).
"We had a comprehensive discussion on regional and global issues. While promoting regional connectivity, we will move forward with renewed momentum on the India-Middle-East-Europe-Economic-Corridor and the India-Israel-UAE-the US (I2U2) framework," Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the cast and creators of Israeli series Fauda in Jerusalem during his visit and shared a selfie with the team on X.

PM Modi meets 'Fauda' team in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the cast and creators of Israeli series Fauda in Jerusalem during his visit and shared a selfie with the team on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the cast and crew of hit Israeli espionage show "Fauda" in Jerusalem and shared a selfie on social media.
Modi, who arrived in Israel on Wednesday on a two-day visit to the country, shared the photo with the "Fauda" team on X.&nbsp;
"Thankfully, this interaction required only a selfie, no undercover work! #Fauda" the prime minister wrote.
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Thankfully, this interaction required only a selfie, no undercover work! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fauda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fauda</a> <a href="https://t.co/u1tqG3RztB">pic.twitter.com/u1tqG3RztB</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2027002038044017057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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The photo featured PM Modi along with "Fauda" creators Lior Raz, Avi Issacharoff, actors Laetitia Eido, Doron Ben-David and others.
"Fauda" is an action thriller series and follows Doron Kavillio, played by Raz, an undercover Israeli operative who pursues high-value targets in the West Bank and Gaza. The show started in 2015, debuting on Israeli network Yes Oh and became a global phenomenon after it began streaming on Netflix.
It is PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during his first visit to that country in July 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and paid tribute to Holocaust victims during his Israel visit.

PM Modi pays tributes to victims of Holocaust at Yad Vashem memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and paid tribute to Holocaust victims during his Israel visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem memorial in Jerusalem and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust.
He was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.
At the start of the visit, the two leaders toured the Hall of Names, during which Netanyahu showed Modi the names of his wife Sara's relatives who perished in the Holocaust.
Following the tour, a memorial ceremony was held, in which Prime Minister Modi laid a wreath and placed a stone to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.
"Laid a wreath at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Grateful to PM Netanyahu for accompanying me during this visit," Modi said in a post on 'X'.
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Laid a wreath at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Grateful to PM Netanyahu for accompanying me during this visit. Also visited the Hall of Names, a solemn space that preserves the memory of those who suffered and perished during the Holocaust. The Holocaust&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/fU8PrM9ZJu">pic.twitter.com/fU8PrM9ZJu</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2026964732943671421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Modi said he also visited the Hall of Names, a solemn space that preserves the memory of those who suffered and perished during the Holocaust.
"The Holocaust stands as one of humanity&rsquo;s darkest chapters. It is an eternal reminder of the need to uphold humanity, dignity and peace," Modi said.
This was the second visit of Prime Minister Modi to Yad Vashem.
Established in 1953 by an act of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), Yad Vashem is entrusted with Holocaust commemoration, documentation, research and education.
"Honouring the memory of victims of the Holocaust and renewing our shared commitment to uphold peace and human dignity. PM @narendramodi visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.
"The memorial stands as a solemn reminder of the brutality of the past and our collective resolve to stand against injustice and create a better world," Jaiswal said.
Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday on a two-day visit to the country. It is his second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during his first visit to that country in July 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on defence, security, trade, technology and agriculture.

PM Modi & PM Netanyahu hold talks to solidify India-Israel strategic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on defence, security, trade, technology and agriculture.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on boosting bilateral ties in areas of defence and security, trade, technology and agriculture.
The two sides are also expected to deliberate on the prevailing situation in the Middle East.
India and Israel are also likely to discuss the implementation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and cooperation under the framework of I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA).
Ahead of his talks with Netanyahu, PM Modi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Both leaders explored avenues to further enhance cooperation in education, start-ups, innovation, technology and connectivity, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on the Modi-Herzog meeting.
PM Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday on a two-day visit with an aim to impart a new momentum to the bilateral ties.
It is Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during Modi's first visit to that country in July 2017.
India and Israel share a robust strategic partnership with strong cooperation across science and technology, innovation, defence and security, trade and investment, agriculture, water, and people-to-people relations.
There has been an upswing in India-Israel ties in the last few years, including in the areas of defence, scientific research, cybersecurity and innovation.
The defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of the partnership between the two sides, with Israel supplying a plethora of military platforms and weapon systems to India.
The trade and investment ties between the two sides are also witnessing steady progress.
During the visit to Israel of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in November, the term of reference (ToR) for the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Israel was signed.
In September, the two sides had inked a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) to expand economic cooperation.
The people-to-people ties between the two countries are also an important aspect of the overall relations, with over 41,000-strong Indian diaspora playing a key role in the two-way engagement.
In November 2023, India and Israel signed a bilateral framework agreement to facilitate the temporary and legal employment of Indian workers in Israel.
Since then, 20,000 Indians arrived in Israel, both under the Government-to-Government route and through private channels, according to officials.

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Israeli Parliament, calling it a strong defence of host leader Benjamin Netanyahu and alleging it diminished India’s moral position.

Congress Criticizes Modi's Address at Israeli Parliament

Congress Criticizes Modi's Israeli Speech

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s address to the Israeli Parliament, calling it a strong defence of host leader Benjamin Netanyahu and alleging it diminished India&rsquo;s moral position.

The Congress on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Israeli Parliament as an "unabashed defence of his host" premier Benjamin Netanyahu and one that "diminished India's moral standing".
Hitting out at Modi, the opposition party also recalled India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's July 1947 reply to Albert Einstein's letter to him on the subject of the creation of Israel.
Addressing the Knesset on Wednesday, Modi described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path towards "just and durable peace" in the region. He also delivered a message of solidarity with Israel, asserting that "terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere".
"I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7 (2023)... India stands with Israel, firmly, with full conviction, in this moment, and beyond. No cause can justify the murder of civilians. Nothing can justify terrorism," Modi said.
Congress general secretary, in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh, denounced the speech and dwelt at length on Nehru's words.
"In his address to the Knesset yesterday which was an unabashed defence of his host Prime Minister Modi drew attention to the fact that India recognised the new state of Israel on the day he was born," he said in a post on X.
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In his address to the Knesset yesterday - which was an unabashed defence of his host - Prime Minister Modi drew attention to the fact that India recognised the new state of Israel on the day he was born. Actually, Albert Einstein had written to Jawaharlal Nehru on June 13, 1947,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TTtkUgJVMF">pic.twitter.com/TTtkUgJVMF</a>
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/2026862961709687254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Ramesh then cited Einstein's letter to Jawaharlal Nehru on June 13, 1947, on the subject of the creation of Israel.
"Here is Nehru's reply to Einstein a month later. On November 5, 1949, the two had met at Einstein's home in Princeton. In November 1952, Einstein was offered the Presidency of Israel which he declined," Ramesh recalled.
"And a short while before he passed away in April 1955, Einstein and Nehru had exchanged letters on the issue of nuclear explosions and weapons," he pointed out.
Ramesh posted that in his reply to Einstein on July 11, 1947, Nehru wrote,
"I confess that while I have a very great deal of sympathy for the Jews, I feel sympathy for the Arabs also in their predicament. In any event, the whole issue has become one of high emotion and deep passion on both sides."
India's first prime minister said, "Unless men are big enough on either side, which is just and generally agreeable to the parties concerned, I see no effective solution for the present.
"I have paid a good deal of attention to this problem of Palestine and have read books and pamphlets on the subject issued on either side; yet I cannot say that I know all about it, or that I am competent to pass a final opinion as to what should be done. I know that the Jews have done a wonderful piece of work in Palestine and have raised the standards of the people there, but one question troubles me. After all these remarkable achievements, why have they failed to gain the goodwill of the Arabs? Why do they want to compel the Arabs to submit against their will to certain demands, Nehru asked.
"The way of approach has been one which does not lead to a settlement, but rather to the continuation of the conflict. I have no doubt that the fault is not confined to one party but that all have erred," he went on to say.
The chief difficulty has been the continuation of British rule in Palestine, Nehru said.
In another post, Ramesh cited the criticism of the PM's address by Eitay Mack, a well-known Israeli lawyer and human rights activist.
"He (Mack) has exposed the sham of the Prime Minister's much heralded (In the godi media) address to the Knesset yesterday that diminished India's moral standing," Ramesh said.
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Eitay Mack is a well-known Israeli lawyer and courageous human rights activist. He has exposed the sham of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s much heralded( in the godi media) address to the Knesset yesterday that diminished India&rsquo;s moral standing <a href="https://t.co/f0RnKkGQ6v">https://t.co/f0RnKkGQ6v</a>
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/2026896099823501623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2026</a></blockquote>
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The Congress leader shared a post which carried Mack's remarks in an article in which he was critical of Modi's address.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered India’s first-ever address to Israel’s Knesset, affirming strong bilateral ties and zero tolerance for terrorism. He also backed the UN-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative.

Modi at Knesset: India backs Gaza peace plan, declares 'terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered India&rsquo;s first-ever address to Israel&rsquo;s Knesset, affirming strong bilateral ties and zero tolerance for terrorism. He also backed the UN-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative.

In a historic address to Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Gaza Peace Initiative as a path for "just and durable peace" in the entire region even as he delivered a powerful message of solidarity to Israel, asserting that "terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere".
Modi said like Israel, India has a "consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism with no double standards" and called for sustained and coordinated global efforts to counter the menace.
The prime minister's address to the Knesset, Israel's house of representatives, came hours after he landed in the country to a rousing welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu along with HIS wife Sara receiving him at the Ben Gurion airport.
"I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7 (2023)," Modi said.
"We feel your pain. We share your grief. India stands with Israel, firmly, with full conviction, in this moment, and beyond. No cause can justify the murder of civilians. Nothing can justify terrorism," he said.
Marking the first-ever speech by an Indian prime minister to the Knesset, Modi showed India's strong resolve to combat terrorism with full force.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and several other senior leaders were among the parliamentarians who attended the event.
"India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time. We remember the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the innocent lives lost, including Israeli citizens. Like you, we have a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism, with no double standards," he said.
"Terrorism aims to destabilise societies, to block development, and to erode trust. Countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated global action, because terror anywhere threatens peace everywhere."
"That is why India supports all efforts that contribute to durable peace and regional stability," he noted.
The prime also delved into the evolving situation in the Middle East and referred to Israel signing the Abraham Accords with a number of countries a few years back.
"It was a moment of new hope for a long-troubled region. Since then, the situation has changed significantly. The path is even more challenging. Yet it is important to sustain that hope," he said.
In the current context, Modi explicitly backed the Gaza Peace Initiative, describing the UN Security Council-endorsed plan as the definitive path toward a "just and durable peace" for the entire region.
"The Gaza Peace Initiative that was endorsed by the UN Security Council offers a pathway. India has expressed its firm support for the initiative," Modi said.
"We believe that it holds the promise of a just and durable peace for all the people of the region, including by addressing the Palestine issue," he said.
"Let all our efforts be guided by wisdom, courage, and humanity. The road to peace is not always easy. But India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region," he added.
The prime minister said that there is great admiration in India for Israel&rsquo;s "resolve, courage, and achievements".
"Long before we related to each other as modern states, we were linked by ties that go back more than two thousand years," he said.
Modi said India and Israel are "democracies shaped by history and focused on the future".
"Our partnership is grounded in shared experience and shared aspirations. Our strong partnership not only serves national interests but also contributes to global stability and prosperity," he said.
Highlighting robust ties between the two countries, Modi said, "In today's uncertain world, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like India and Israel is of vital importance."
The prime minister also highlighted India's economic growth as well as Israel's technological prowess.
"For the last few years, India has been the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Soon, we will be among the top three economies globally," he said.
"At the same time, Israel is a powerhouse of innovation and technological leadership. This creates a natural foundation for a forward-looking partnership."
"We are committed to expanding trade, strengthening investment flows, and promoting joint infrastructure development," he added.
Modi said the bilateral investment treaty signed by the two sides last year will provide confidence and predictability to businesses.
"In the last few years, India has concluded a number of important trade agreements with other nations. To your West, the European Union, and the UK. To your East, the UAE and Oman," he said.
The prime minister said India-Israel bilateral goods trade has grown manifold in recent years.
At the same time, he noted that it does not reflect the "full scope of opportunity".
"That is why our teams are working hard to negotiate an ambitious Free Trade Agreement. It will unlock the vast untapped potential in our trade relationship," he said.
"Israel is often called the 'start-up nation'. In recent years, we have also been working to unlock the innovation and creativity of our youth," Modi said.
"I recall that in 2018, Prime Minister Netanyahu and I inaugurated the iCreate Technology Business Incubator in India. Since then, it has supported nearly 900 such start-ups," he said.
Modi said India and Israel will also work closely in different formats, such as the India&ndash;Middle East&ndash;Europe Economic Corridor and the I2U2 framework between India, Israel, the UAE and the US.
"Defence and Security is another important pillar of our partnership. In November last year, we signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation. In today&rsquo;s uncertain world, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like India and Israel is of vital importance," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ — the highest honour of Israel’s Parliament — in recognition of his role in strengthening strategic ties between India and Israel.

PM Modi conferred with Israel's 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the &lsquo;Speaker of the Knesset Medal&rsquo; &mdash; the highest honour of Israel&rsquo;s Parliament &mdash; in recognition of his role in strengthening strategic ties between India and Israel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred with the &lsquo;Speaker of the Knesset Medal&rsquo; in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel.
The Indian prime minister is the first leader to receive this medal, which is the highest honour of the Knesset - the Israeli Parliament.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana conferred the award on the prime minister after his address at the Israeli Parliament.
The medal was conferred in recognition of the prime minister's exceptional contribution &ndash; through his personal leadership &ndash; to strengthen strategic relations between India and Israel.
PM Modi said the award was "not a tribute to an individual, but to the enduring friendship between India and Israel".
&ldquo;I am deeply honoured to receive the Medal of the Knesset. I accept it with humility and gratitude. This honour is not a tribute to an individual, but to the enduring friendship between India and Israel. It reflects the shared values that guide our two nations,&rdquo; Modi wrote on social media.
PM Modi is a rare world leader who has received top awards from both Israel and Palestine.
In 2018, PM Modi was conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine, which is the highest Palestinian honour for foreign leaders.
This is the latest addition to PM Modi's distinguished list of over 28 highest civilian awards from foreign nations, including recent honours such as Order of Oman and Ethiopia's Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia and Kuwait's Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer.
It is PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during his first visit to that country in July 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on a State Visit, receiving a ceremonial red-carpet welcome at Ben Gurion Airport from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

'Welcome, My Friend': Netanyahu receives PM Modi at airport in show of new momentum in India-Israel ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on a State Visit, receiving a ceremonial red-carpet welcome at Ben Gurion Airport from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Israel on Wednesday to a red-carpet welcome with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, along with wife Sara, receiving the Indian leader at the Ben Gurion airport, signalling a new momentum in the bilateral ties.
It is PM Modi's second visit to Israel in nine years. The India-Israel relationship was elevated to the level of strategic partnership during his first visit to that country in July 2017.
"It's a great honour to welcome you to Israel, Prime Minister Modi," the Israeli prime minister said.
Netanyahu greeted the Indian prime minister with a warm hug and a handshake following which Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport, located 20 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv.
"I am extremely honoured to be received by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Mrs. Netanyahu at the airport. I look forward to engaging in bilateral discussions and fruitful outcomes that strengthen the India-Israel friendship," Modi said on social media.
PM Netanyahu said he and Modi share a "close personal relationship, speak often, and I believe that the deep friendship between us powerfully reflects on the ties between our two countries."
"My wife Sara and I welcomed today our good friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, who has arrived for another historic visit to Israel," the Israeli prime minister said on 'X'.
In his pre-departure statement, Modi said he was confident that the visit will further consolidate the enduring bonds between India and Israel and set new goals for the strategic partnership.
"India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism in recent years," Modi said.
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, technology, defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said.
Modi said he and Netanyahu will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
"I am confident that my State Visit will further consolidate the enduring bonds between the two countries, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance our shared vision for a resilient, innovative and prosperous future," Modi said.
The prime minister's visit assumed greater significance as it is taking place amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, including deteriorating ties between the US and Iran.
There has been an upswing in India-Israel ties in the last few years, including in the areas of defence, scientific research, cybersecurity and innovation.
The defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of the partnership between the two sides, with Israel supplying a plethora of military platforms and weapon systems to India.
In November last, during the visit of India's defence secretary to Israel, an important agreement on defence cooperation was signed.
As India is looking at developing an indigenous air defence shield called "Sudarshan Chakra", it is learnt that New Delhi would like to explore the possibility of incorporating certain elements from Israel's Iron Dome all-weather air defence system that can intercept and destroy missiles and artillery shells.
The trade and investment ties between the two sides are also witnessing steady progress.
During the visit to Israel of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in November, the term of reference (ToR) for the launch of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and Israel was signed.
In September, the two sides had inked a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) to expand economic cooperation.
The people-to-people ties between the two countries are also an important aspect of the overall relations, with over 41,000-strong Indian diaspora playing a key role in the two-way engagement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-day visit to Israel where he will meet PM Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament and interact with the Indian diaspora.

PM Modi begins two-day Israel visit, to hold talks with Netanyahu and address Knesset

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-day visit to Israel where he will meet PM Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament and interact with the Indian diaspora.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for Israel on a two-day visit during which he will hold discussions with his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, address the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) and interact with the Indian diaspora.
In his departure statement, the prime minister said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The visit comes at the invitation of his &ldquo;dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu,&rdquo; Modi said.
&ldquo;I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management, defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties,&rdquo; he said.
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I will be undertaking a State Visit to Israel today and tomorrow. Our nations share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership. Ties have significantly strengthened in the last few years. I will be holding talks with PM Netanyahu, in which we will discuss ways to strengthen&hellip;
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Modi said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and expressed confidence that the visit would further consolidate the &ldquo;enduring bonds&rdquo; between India and Israel.
He added that the engagement will set new goals for the strategic partnership and advance a shared vision for a resilient, innovative and prosperous future.
During the visit, Modi will also meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
He will address the Israeli Parliament, becoming the first Indian prime minister to receive the honour &mdash; an occasion he described as a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties between the two nations.
Modi further said he is looking forward to interacting with members of the Indian diaspora in Israel, who have long nurtured and strengthened India&ndash;Israel friendship.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss deepening cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity, and security during his two-day Israel visit.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Israel PM Netanyahu on deepening bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss deepening cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity, and security during his two-day Israel visit.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in technology, economy, connectivity, and security, expressing confidence that the bilateral strategic partnership will &ldquo;grow from strength to strength.&rdquo;
Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday on a two-day visit during which he called on President Isaac Herzog and held discussions with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar and Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat. He met Netanyahu later in the day.
"Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security," Jaishankar said in an X post.
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Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@netanyahu</a> in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a>. Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security. Valued his perspectives on regional and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/pjIqujXIrA">pic.twitter.com/pjIqujXIrA</a>
&mdash; Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2001013884191433092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Valued his perspectives on regional and global developments. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength," he added.
Netanyahu also acknowledged the meeting in a social media post, sharing pictures from the meeting.
Jaishankar's visit comes as preparations are underway for Netanyahu's proposed trip to India. Netanyahu and Modi spoke recently over the phone, after which the Israeli leader said the two would be &ldquo;meeting very soon.&rdquo;
Jaishankar arrived in Tel Aviv from Abu Dhabi, where he participated in the high-profile Sir Bani Yas Forum. He also attended the 16th India&ndash;UAE Joint Commission Meeting and the 5th round of the India&ndash;UAE Strategic Dialogue held on December 15.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel for a two-day visit to hold talks with top Israeli leaders on bilateral and regional issues as preparations continue for PM Netanyahu’s proposed India visit.

S. Jaishankar's Strategic Visit to Israel for Bilateral Talks

Jaishankar's Strategic Israel Visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel for a two-day visit to hold talks with top Israeli leaders on bilateral and regional issues as preparations continue for PM Netanyahu&rsquo;s proposed India visit.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's senior leadership on bilateral and regional issues.
The visit comes as preparations are underway for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed visit to India. Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke recently over the phone, after which the Israeli leader said the two would be &ldquo;meeting very soon&rdquo;.
During his stay, Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa&rsquo;ar.
"The discussions will revolve around bilateral and regional issues with a view to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries,&rdquo; sources told PTI.
Jaishankar arrived in Tel Aviv from Abu Dhabi, where he participated in the high-profile Sir Bani Yas Forum.
He also attended the 16th India&ndash;UAE Joint Commission Meeting and the 5th round of the India&ndash;UAE Strategic Dialogue held on December 15.
Netanyahu's much-anticipated visit to India is expected to follow a series of high-level exchanges between the two sides.
Israeli Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited India earlier this year as the two countries build momentum towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India and Israel inked a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) during Smotrich's visit to New Delhi in September, followed by the signing of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed FTA during the visit of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to Israel last month.
In the defence sector, the two countries last month inked a landmark agreement to enhance defence, industrial, and technological cooperation, enabling sharing of advanced technology to promote co-development and co-production.
India and Israel have also expanded cooperation in the cultural and academic spheres, with film festivals, dance performances and filmmaker exchanges aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties.
On Monday, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Tel Aviv University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an India Chair at the university to boost academic cooperation.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian PM Narendra Modi agreed to meet soon following a cordial phone call, as both nations advance high-level engagements, trade talks, and preparations for Netanyahu’s upcoming India visit.

Netanyahu, Modi to meet 'very soon': Israel PMO

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian PM Narendra Modi agreed to meet soon following a cordial phone call, as both nations advance high-level engagements, trade talks, and preparations for Netanyahu&rsquo;s upcoming India visit.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the two leaders &ldquo;agreed to meet very soon&rdquo;, officials here said.&nbsp;
Sharing about the talks between Netanyahu and Modi over the telephone, the Israeli PMO in a social media post said, &ldquo;At the end of the warm and friendly conversation, the two leaders agreed to meet very soon.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The much-anticipated trip of the Israeli prime minister would come on the heels of several high-level ministerial visits from both sides.
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The strategic partnership between our nations continues to grow in security, technology and regional stability, and will be strengthened even further in the period ahead. Both leaders agreed to meet soon, and are committed to advancing this partnership at the highest level.
&mdash; Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsraeliPM/status/1998834615570805126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich had visited India earlier this year as the strategic partners build up momentum to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).&nbsp;
The two countries signed a Bilateral &nbsp;Investment Treaty (BIT) during Smotrich&rsquo;s visit and then a Terms of Reference (TOR) leading to FTA during the visit of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to Israel last month.&nbsp;
Informed sources in Israel rubbished reports recently that Netanyahu postponed his trip to India due to security concerns in the wake of Delhi blasts.&nbsp;
Israel had expressed &ldquo;full confidence&rdquo; in India&rsquo;s security apparatus, saying that the two sides are working on dates for Netanyahu's visit.&nbsp;

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