Airport welcomes infused with Indian heritage set the stage, but Thursday’s online explosion stole the show. Modi’s visit hashtags topped charts for extended periods, signaling Israel’s fervor for this diplomatic milestone.

Central to the hype is the Modi-Netanyahu bromance. Netanyahu’s jovial airport exchange with Modi and Sara Netanyahu, joking about fashion links, eased into heartfelt talks. At the Knesset, Netanyahu declared Modi more than a friend—a brother—detailing personal anecdotes and joint triumphs in trade (doubled), cooperation (tripled), and mutual understanding (quadrupled).

Dubbing Modi a ‘great friend and leader,’ Netanyahu appeared in Indian garb at the honor dinner, a vivid emblem of alliance. Israelis’ social media obsession captures this evolving relationship, rooted in shared values and ambitions, heralding a new era of bilateral synergy.