Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel for a historic visit that includes an address to the Knesset, underscoring the deepening ties between the two democracies. Over recent decades, relations have expanded significantly, built on shared values, ancient histories, and growing strategic cooperation. Personal rapport between Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has further strengthened bilateral engagement.

A కీలmoment in the relationship came during the 1999 Kargil conflict, when Israel rapidly supplied India with critical military equipment, laying the foundation for long-term defense and intelligence cooperation. Both nations have faced persistent security threats, including terrorism and regional hostility, which has reinforced their strategic alignment.

India and Israel also share similar historical experiences of independence shaped by British partition plans that led to violence, displacement, and decades of conflict. While India emerged as a leader of the non-aligned movement during the Cold War and often distanced itself from Israel, political shifts in both countries have brought them closer in recent years.

Geopolitically, the two countries sit on opposite ends of a strategic corridor linking South Asia and the Mediterranean. Economic and infrastructure initiatives connecting India with the Middle East and Europe highlight this emerging partnership. Despite differences in diplomatic style, India and Israel increasingly view each other as natural allies in a changing regional landscape.