Modi’s Israel visit: Timeline of India’s relations with Israel, Palestine

Al JazeeraEN 11 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarFebruary 22, 2026 at 09:25 AM

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel on February 25, 2026, nine years after his historic first trip in 2017. This visit occurs shortly after India joined over 100 nations in criticizing Israel's West Bank expansion. Despite India's historical support for Palestine, relations with Israel have strengthened in recent years, encompassing defense, trade, and technology. Benjamin Netanyahu highlighted the "tremendous alliance" and planned discussions on cooperation. The article will explore the evolution of India-Israel relations, from initial opposition to current close ties, and the implications for India's relationship with Palestine. The timeline will begin in the 1930s and 40s when India opposed the creation of Israel.

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Key Player Opposition Context

United Kingdom 30% Pakistan 30% West Bank 40% Mahatma Gandhi 40% New Delhi ×250% Benjamin Netanyahu ×370% Palestine ×370% Narendra Modi ×690% India ×1090% Israel ×990%

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india-israel relations 100% palestine 80% narendra modi 70% benjamin netanyahu 60% india's foreign policy 60% geopolitics 50% sovereign nation 40% british colonialism 40%