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News India Live, Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for his two-day historic visit to Israel on 25 February 2026. Regarding this tour, all eyes of the world were focused on whether India would change its stand on the issue of Palestine? However, the Ministry of External Affairs and high level sources have made it clear that India will ‘Independent Foreign Policy’ But it persists. The main objective of this visit is to take the strategic partnership in defence, security and cutting-edge technology to the next level.
India’s stand on Palestine: balance and principles
Recently, Israel’s expansion in the West Bank was condemned by more than 100 countries including India. Despite this, PM Modi’s visit to India De-hyphenation Part of the policy.
Two-State Solution: India still supports an independent state and ‘two-state solution’ for Palestine.
Diplomatic Balance: India has made it clear that its strong defense ties with Israel are not at the expense of Palestinian interests. India views its relations with both countries from a separate and independent perspective.
Defense cooperation: Focus on ‘Mission Sudarshan’ and laser technology
The most important pillar of this visit is exchange of defense technology. India is no longer just a buyer, but Co-producer Is moving towards becoming.
Anti-Ballistic Missile: India will discuss developing advanced missile defense systems with Israel. This is from India ‘Mission Sudarshan Chakra’ (Mission Sudershan Chakra) will prove to be a milestone.
Laser Based Security: Israel’s famous laser-based air defense system (Iron Beam) also includes sharing of technology.
Drones and Stand-Off Missiles: There is likely to be an MoU on co-development of high-tech drones and long-range missiles to strengthen border security.
Complete travel schedule: from the Knesset to Yad Vashem
This 30-hour visit of PM Modi is packed with programs:
Knesset address: PM Modi will address the Israeli parliament ‘Knesset’, a rare honor for any Indian leader.
Yad Vashem: The Prime Minister will visit the Holocaust Memorial and pay tribute to the victims.
Tricolor in Knesset: The Israeli Parliament has been illuminated with the colors of the Indian tricolor to welcome PM Modi.
Bilateral Talks: There will be a private dinner and delegation level talks with PM Netanyahu, in which AI, quantum computing and agriculture will be discussed.
Shashi Tharoor and opposition’s questions
Politics is also hot within the country regarding this tour. Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Jairam Ramesh have raised questions on the timing of this visit. The opposition says that when the conflict continues in Gaza, this visit can harm India’s traditional image on the Palestinian issue. However, the Government believes that India’s national interests and security are paramount.
