A Significant Milestone in Indo-Israeli Relations

The official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel on 25-26 February 2026 and his negotiations with the country’s leaders have elevated bilateral relations to the level of a “special strategic partnership.”

The Palestinian Issue Was Off the Agenda

What is also of particular interest is whether India’s experienced and skillful intelligence services possessed data on the inevitability of military action against Iran either just prior to or immediately after Narendra Modi’s visit. Attention has also been drawn to the fact that during the discussion of various international and regional issues, the Palestinian question seemingly fell off the agenda during the talks in Tel Aviv. Furthermore, unlike in previous times, there was no Modi trip to Ramallah scheduled and no meetings with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas planned either.

It is clear that the focus of the current negotiations between the two prime ministers was primarily on defence, technology, and trade and economic cooperation. It is indicative that India accounts for nearly 35 per cent of........

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