Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset plenum during his two-day Israel visit beginning February 25, 2026. The address, scheduled at 5:00 PM local time in Jerusalem, marks a milestone in India–Israel relations. During the visit, Modi will hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog to strengthen cooperation in defence, innovation, and regional security.

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• First Indian PM to address Knesset plenum
• Special session at 5:00 PM local time on Feb 25
• Two-day Israel visit beginning February 25, 2026
• Bilateral talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog
• Focus on defence, security, innovation, agriculture, trade
• Netanyahu termed visit “historic”
• Second Israel visit after landmark 2017 trip
• Ceremonial welcome at Weil Courtyard; guestbook signing at Chagall State Hall
• Knesset is Israel’s 120-member unicameral parliament
• Address seen as symbol of deepening strategic partnership