India Israel relations
India receives first batch of NEGEV 7.62 LMGs from Israel’s IWI
The delivery marks the opening phase of a much larger 41,000‑unit order signed in August 2024. An additional 4,000 are scheduled to be delivered later this year.
India’s balancing act tested by Iran war
India won’t abandon Iran, but its western strategy is under strain - opinion
Drone detection company Autonomous Guard wins two Defense Ministry contracts
India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion
The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.
Editor's Notes: What I saw up close when Modi signed our front page - comment
I’ve interviewed a lot of people while in this job. There is a type of public figure who has spent so many years being watched that everything they do has become a performance. Modi wasn’t that.
India, Israel agree to increase Indian foreign workers in Israel by 50,000 in the next five years
This update was part of a "List of 27 Outcomes" from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Israel, which Jaiswal published on X/Twitter.
Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis
Narendra Modi’s arrival in Israel and his planned address to the Knesset underscore how shared history, security challenges, and geopolitics have turned India and Israel into natural allies.
Israel-India defense boost: Major deals mark a turning point in strategic relations - explainer
Israel and India are set to sign historic defense deals worth up to $10 billion, strengthening military ties with agreements on missiles, drones, and AI as Indian PM Modi visits Jerusalem.
WATCH: India stands with Israel firmly, PM Narendra Modi tells Knesset
Israel's opposition boycotts Knesset Speaker Ohana, Netanyahu's speeches, returns for Modi • 'This is a bond of real friendship,' Netanyahu tells Indian PM in private meeting
Scaling summit: Why Modi’s visit must turn bilateral trust into strategic powerhouse - editorial
As PM Modi arrives in Israel, Jerusalem must elevate the relationship to a top-tier priority. Moving beyond defense to a full-scale economic and tech alliance is now a geopolitical necessity.
The Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel
From his 2017 visit to Israel to a broader strategic shift in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed relations, reshaping diplomacy, security, and regional cooperation.
Modi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship - analysis
Modi’s visit is an act of cultivation. If Modi’s 2017 visit was a breakthrough in the relationship, his 2026 return signifies the consolidation of those ties.
Modi’s Israel visit isn’t about optics, it’s about capability - opinion
A mature India-Israel defense discussion requires clarity on boundaries and deep cooperation. No alliance commitments and no treaty-like obligations.
