Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed the state of India–Israel relations and exchanged views on key regional developments, including the situation in Gaza. The interaction underscored the growing strategic alignment between India and Israel amid evolving geopolitical conditions.
Official sources said the leaders discussed the steady expansion of defence and security cooperation, with emphasis on joint research, technology collaboration and intelligence sharing. Counter-terrorism coordination and prospects for deeper engagement in areas such as aerospace and cyber security also figured prominently, reflecting the maturity of the bilateral partnership.
Economic cooperation formed another key pillar of the talks. Both sides agreed to push forward negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership with the objective of expanding bilateral trade. Sectors such as agri-technology, water management, renewable energy and innovation-led startups were identified as priority areas for accelerated collaboration.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza was also discussed, with both leaders expressing concern over civilian suffering. Modi reiterated India’s long-standing position in support of a peaceful resolution through dialogue, consistent with internationally accepted principles and UN-endorsed frameworks.
The conversation concluded with a mutual commitment to sustain regular high-level engagement and to further deepen cooperation across strategic, economic and humanitarian domains, signalling continued momentum in India–Israel relations.
