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PM in Israel: ties raised to Special Strategic Partnership

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: PM in Israel: ties raised to Special Strategic Partnership (GS2 · IR, 26 February 2026)

What happened

  • PM Modi made a state visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026; the Joint Statement raised ties to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity [MEA].

Background

  • Outcomes included MoUs on geophysical exploration and on the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal [MEA].

Why it matters

  • He also addressed the Knesset [MEA].

How to use this in Mains

GS-II IR

  1. As per MEA (2026-02-26): PM Modi made a state visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026; the Joint Statement raised ties to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity.
  2. He also addressed the Knesset [MEA].
Quotable data point

PM Modi made a state visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026.

MEA: India-Israel Joint Statement, 26 Feb 2026

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: Lothal NMHC. · Mains: India-Israel ties.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

India-Israel MoU signed in Feb 2026 relates to the heritage complex at

Answer (b) & explanation

MEA release.

Official source: MEA: India-Israel Joint Statement, 26 Feb 2026

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