Benjamin Netanyahu pulled back the curtain on a heartfelt interaction with Narendra Modi during their Yad Vashem visit. The Israeli leader disclosed showing Modi the names of his wife Sara’s family members killed in the Holocaust, as captured in a viral image.
Through an X update with visuals, Netanyahu recounted: ‘At the Hall of Names, I showed him the names of Sara’s relatives murdered in the Holocaust.’ The visit culminated in a ceremony where Modi honored victims with a wreath and stone placement—a memory etched forever, per Netanyahu.
Established to commemorate six million Holocaust victims, Yad Vashem provided a somber backdrop to their friendship. Modi’s state visit brimmed with historic feats, including his groundbreaking Knesset address, where he was bestowed the ‘Speaker of the Knesset’ accolade.
Netanyahu’s effusive praise—calling Modi a ‘great leader,’ ‘good friend,’ and ‘brother’—resonated repeatedly. Their interactions blended humor, emotion, and statesmanship, transcending MoUs to forge personal rapport.
Wrapping up the two-day tour, Modi and President Isaac Herzog planted an oak tree under a maternal tribute program. Such instances elevate India-Israel relations, proving that true partnerships are built on empathy and mutual respect.