Summary
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel, highlighting a strong friendship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the visit, both countries plan to sign agreements to deepen their partnership. While their strong ties are evident, issues of safety and discrimination remain concerns for various groups in Israel.
Key Facts
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel and received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The visit is expected to produce several agreements between Israel and India.
- Modi's 2017 visit was the first by an Indian prime minister to Israel, marking a significant shift in relations.
- Sara Netanyahu wore an outfit matching Modi's orange pocket square, symbolizing alignment with Modi's political ideology.
- Modi and Netanyahu share a belief in protecting their countries from what they see as Islamic threats.
- Palestinians in Israel face institutional discrimination, with a history of being treated as second-class citizens.
- Mizrahi Jews, of Middle Eastern descent, have experienced official racial discrimination in Israel.
- Ethiopian Jews, making up 2% of the Israeli population, face economic hardships and racial discrimination.
