Netanyahu Invites Indian PM Modi to Light Torch on Independence Day
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch on Israel's Independence Day alongside an Indian pilot who averted an attack on a flight to Israel. Netanyahu highlighted his personal relationship with Modi, who reportedly stated that India and Israel fight terror together. The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump's explicit political endorsement of Netanyahu.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Indian PM Narendra Modi to light a torch on Independence Day.
- Netanyahu highlighted his strong personal relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Modi reportedly stated that India and Israel fight terror together, according to Netanyahu.
- The invitation comes after U.S. President Donald Trump's explicit political endorsement of Netanyahu.
- An Indian pilot, Captain Smith, is also to be honored for averting a potential attack on a flight to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and invited him to light a torch alongside an Indian pilot who averted a potential attack on a flight to Israel on Independence Day. Netanyahu shared the news on his political account, highlighting his personal relationship with Modi.
According to Netanyahu's post, Modi thanked him for the invitation and stated that "on the ground and in the air, India and Israel fight terror together." Netanyahu added that Modi expressed appreciation for their "strong and long-standing relationship."
The prime minister emphasized the personal connection with Modi, framing the diplomatic ties as a personal achievement. This comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu ahead of the elections.
While Trump offered explicit political support, Modi, as reported by Netanyahu, did not address the elections or call for support for the prime minister. The reported praise from Modi focused on their personal bond and bilateral cooperation, with no independent statement from Modi's office confirming the exact wording of Netanyahu's account.
The Indian pilot, Captain Smith, was recognized for his actions in preventing an incident on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.
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