India Israel relations

India’s quiet role in Israel’s labor reset after Oct. 7 - opinion

The entry of Indian blue-collar labor into the construction segment marks a structural shift in how Israel sources labor, manages risk, and builds resilience in an era of chronic insecurity.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi arrive for a photo opportunity ahead of their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, January 15, 2018.
Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein sits down for an interview with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26, 2026.

Editor's Notes: What I saw up close when Modi signed our front page - comment

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Yad Vashem with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 26, 2026.

India, Israel agree to increase Indian foreign workers in Israel by 50,000 in the next five years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures while exiting his plane at Ben-Gurion Airport, February 25, 2026.

Parallel past, united future: Why Israel and India are natural allies - analysis


More Indian workers head to Israel as relations between the two countries strengthen

The evolving partnership between India and Israel has intensified in recent years.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

Israel's military exports to top buyer India unaffected by Gaza war

Israel's war needs have not conflicted with its defense supplies to India, the Israeli source and the senior Indian military official said.

PRIME MINISTER of India Narendra Modi looks on during his 2017 visit to Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signs a document of cooperation.

India’s history of terror makes it sympathetic toward Israel’s war

"India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media following the October 7 attacks.

 INDIAN PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi  hugs Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem in 2017.

History on the Knesset table: Will 40k Indian workers come to Israel?

Historic bilateral agreement between Israel and India in Knesset, expected to bring 40k Indian workers to address construction and nursing shortages, boosting Israeli economy.


Israel, India partner on water-based startup accelerator

The objective will see both Indian and Israeli participants take part in a comprehensive water technology accelerator program.

A municipal worker cleans the street in front of a bilboard displaying Indian and Israeli flags for PM Netanyahu's visit, Ahmedabad, India, January 2018

India and UAE strengthening ties during Modi's visit

Modi's visit to the UAE will impact the region because India is important for the Middle East and it plays an important role globally.

 UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photograph during an official visit reception at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 15, 2023.

India’s Bnei Menashe community in crisis as ethnic violence burns synagogues and displaces hundreds

In 2005, a chief rabbi of Israel affirmed their identity as a “lost tribe” group with historic Jewish ties, but researchers have not found sufficient evidence to back the claim.

 A scooterist rides past a damaged water tanker that was set afire during a protest by tribal groups in Churachandpur in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, May 4, 2023.

International Yoga Day celebration set for next week in Tel Aviv

The celebration will be marked by traditional Indian cuisine, a musical speaker, and even a yoga session.

 CULTURAL CENTER director Vinod Pawar speaks about the impact yoga has had on the world.

Israel's Cohen, Modi discuss India's role in strengthening Abraham Accords

The foreign minister said that he and Modi also discussed advancing a free trade agreement between their countries. Trade between Israel and India was $10 billion in 2022.

Modi, FM Cohen discuss Indian role in strengthening Abraham Accords

Indian swimmer ties world record as fastest male swimmer in Kinneret

The Kinneret, situated approximately 214 meters below sea level, is known to be the second lowest water body in the world.

The sun sets over the sea of Galilee