Overview
- The leaders exchanged New Year greetings on January 7 and identified priorities to deepen the India–Israel strategic partnership in 2026.
- Both reiterated a zero‑tolerance approach to terrorism and pledged stronger security cooperation.
- Netanyahu updated Modi on the status of the Gaza Peace Plan, and Modi restated India’s support for a just, durable regional peace.
- Netanyahu said he looks forward to meeting Modi in the near future, with discussions reported to be underway to reschedule his postponed India visit.
- The call follows a year of momentum that included a Bilateral Investment Treaty, a Defence Cooperation MoU, and Terms of Reference for FTA talks, alongside continued high‑level exchanges.