Cultural fusion took center stage during PM Narendra Modi’s Israel sojourn as he wished President Isaac Herzog ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ in Hebrew. The Israeli leader, touched by the gesture, countered with ‘Jai Hind,’ creating a viral sensation on social media.
Herzog’s X post emphasized unity: ‘India and Israel together make a stronger people.’ Modi echoed this sentiment in his repost, while spotlighting productive dialogues on technology transfer, innovative ventures, and startup ecosystems ripe for joint exploration.
A special thank-you went to Herzog for the collaborative tree-planting under Modi’s ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’ drive, symbolizing growth in bilateral relations.
The visit’s emotional peak came at Yad Vashem, where Modi reflected on the Holocaust as a grim chapter demanding eternal vigilance for peace and dignity. He appreciated Netanyahu’s hospitality for this profound experience.
Concluding Thursday, the trip overflowed with milestones. Greeted warmly at Ben Gurion Airport by Netanyahu and Sara, Modi etched his name in history as the first Indian PM to address the Knesset, clinching the Speaker’s Medal.
Netanyahu’s tribute was personal – dubbing Modi a ‘true friend beyond brothers’ and reminiscing the ‘Modi hug.’ Dominating X trends, the visit underscored deepening partnerships in defense tech, water management, and economic innovation, setting the stage for future triumphs.