Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Community Reception Programme, in Tel Aviv, Israel. File picture | Photo Credit: PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (February 23, 2026) said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel. The Prime Minister said this on X in response to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comment that Mr. Modi would visit Israel on Wednesday (February 25, 2026). “Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress. Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit,” Mr. Modi said. Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to… https://t.co/snGra7RB3g — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 22, 2026 In a post on X on Sunday (February 22), Mr. Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of “my dear friend”, Mr. Modi, to Israel on Wednesday. He said the bond between Israel and India was a powerful alliance between two global leaders. “We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress,” he said. Mr. Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continued to reach new heights. “Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!” he said. Published – February 23, 2026 12:22 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Chennai Port to revive outer harbour project for 3rd time, DPR to be prepared by June Political parties to scrutinise voters’ list amid doubts over SIR deletions