israeli politics

Jerusalem, February 26 Reena Pushkarna, arguably the most well-known Indian face in Israel, a celebrity chef, restaurateur, and businesswoman, was mentioned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a joint press statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, for having...

Jerusalem, February 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem memorial here on Thursday and paid tributes to the victims of the Holocaust.Prime Minister Modi was accompanied by his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.At the start of the visit, the two leaders toured the Hall...

Jerusalem, February 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' on Wednesday in recognition of his exceptional contribution to strengthening strategic relations between India and Israel.The Indian prime minister is the first leader to receive this medal...

Jerusalem, February 25 As Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Israel from India on Wednesday for a visit expected to upgrade the bilateral ties to a new level, the Israeli media is describing the trip as a "strategic reset," a "landmark moment," and a "defining" phase.Leading Israeli...

Jerusalem, February 23 Despite threats from the opposition to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Knesset (Israeli parliament), Speaker Amir Ohana has said that he would fill those seats with former lawmakers, according to local media.Modi's visit to Israel has become...

Jerusalem, February 22 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected visit here is becoming entangled in Israel's domestic politics, with opposition leader Yair Lapid threatening to boycott his address to the Knesset unless the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is invited, as per convention.Modi is...