On India&rsquo;s 79th Independence Day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the deep friendship between the two nations, calling them &ldquo;two proud democracies bound by history, innovation, and friendship.&rdquo; In a message posted on X, Netanyahu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, expressing confidence that &ldquo;the best chapters&rdquo; of the India-Israel partnership are still to come.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also sent warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, noting that India&rsquo;s friendship &ldquo;strengthens Israel deeply in these difficult days&rdquo; and wishing for peace, prosperity, and the safe return of all Israeli hostages.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana congratulated Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the Indian people, sharing an old photo with Birla and expressing hope that parliamentary ties remain strong.
Israel&rsquo;s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, attended celebrations at Delhi&rsquo;s Red Fort and called PM Modi&rsquo;s address &ldquo;inspiring.&rdquo;
The greetings came months after Netanyahu phoned Modi to express condolences over a terrorist attack in Kashmir. Both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to fighting terrorism and discussed advancing an ambitious Asia-to-Europe transport corridor via Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Netanyahu, Herzog, and top Israeli leaders extend warm Independence Day wishes to India

Israel Hails India Ties, Says Best Is Yet to Come

Netanyahu, Herzog, and top Israeli leaders extend warm Independence Day wishes to India

August 15, 2025 | 17:02 IST