Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day Israel visit has captured global attention, earning prime placement on The Jerusalem Post’s front page with the evocative headline: ‘Two ancient nations begin a new chapter.’ Scheduled to commence Wednesday, this high-stakes trip signals an acceleration in India-Israel relations at a pivotal geopolitical juncture.
From the Prime Minister’s Office, key agenda items include reviewing strategic partnership progress alongside Netanyahu, spanning defense and security, science and technology, agriculture, water resources, trade, economy, and cultural ties. Modi will also hold talks with President Isaac Herzog, reinforcing top-level commitments.
The newspaper’s in-depth analysis portrays the visit as a golden opportunity to elevate India to Israel’s top strategic priority. Despite robust trust built on history and political alignment, experts point to slower-than-expected execution against immense opportunities. Referencing Modi’s landmark 2017 touchdown—the first by any Indian PM at Ben-Gurion—the Post invokes the ‘Modi Doctrine’ as a catalyst for bold diplomacy.
Contributions from seasoned voices like ex-DG of Israel’s Foreign Ministry and former envoy Alon Ushpiz emphasize Modi’s intuitive grasp of Israel. Herb Keinon’s commentary situates the trip within broader world dynamics, recalling Netanyahu’s 2017 remark of eager anticipation after decades of formal distance, rooted in India’s post-independence UN stance and delayed full relations until 1992.
Journalist Zwika Klein cites Ambassador JP Singh hailing it as the onset of a ‘new phase,’ laden with practical and emblematic weight after almost a decade. The consensus in the Post is clear: Modi’s arrival heralds a fresh era of deepened New Delhi-Jerusalem synergy, poised to unlock unprecedented cooperation.