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Netanyahu invites Modi to Israel Independence Day ceremony (Img: X)
New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said he had invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch alongside an Indian pilot, Smit Machchar, on Israel’s Independence Day, highlighting the close ties between the two countries.
In a post on X, Netanyahu said Modi had thanked him for the invitation and described India and Israel as jointly fighting terrorism “on land and in the air”. He added that the Indian Prime Minister had praised the strong, decades-old relationship between the two nations.
Sharing details of his conversation with Modi, Netanyahu wrote, "Spoke with my friend, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and invited him to light the torch alongside a brave Indian pilot on Israel’s Independence Day. Modi thanked me for the invitation and said that on land and in the air, India and Israel are fighting terrorism together. He also commended the strong and decades-old ties between us,"
मैंने अपने मित्र, भारत के प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी से बात की और उन्हें इज़राइल के स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर वीर भारतीय पायलट के साथ मशाल प्रज्वलित करने के लिए आमंत्रित किया।
मोदी ने निमंत्रण के लिए मुझे धन्यवाद दिया और कहा कि ज़मीन पर और हवा में, भारत और इज़राइल आतंकवाद के ख़िलाफ़ मिलकर लड़ रहे हैं। उन्होंने हमारे बीच के मज़बूत और वर्षों पुराने संबंधों की भी सराहना की। 🇮🇱🇮🇳
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 22, 2026
The invitation underscores the strategic partnership between India and Israel, with both countries continuing to strengthen cooperation across various areas. Netanyahu’s remarks also highlighted their shared commitment to combating terrorism.
Modi confirmed the conversation in a separate post on X, saying the two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the evolving situation in West Asia.
"Received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed the sustained momentum in our bilateral ties and reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our partnership. We also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We reviewed the sustained momentum in our bilateral ties and reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our partnership.
We also exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and underscored the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 22, 2026
The conversation came amid continuing tensions in West Asia, with both leaders emphasising the importance of regional stability alongside efforts to deepen India-Israel cooperation.
