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Israeli organizations begin relief operations in Indonesia after Tsunami

By JEREMY SHARON — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:04:53 GMT

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has planned to send emergency medical services and supplies to Indonesia after the Tsunami's aftermath.

Dozens of Bollywood stars heading to Israel

By AMY SPIRO — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:07:11 GMT

Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, and Shilpa Shetty are among those appearing in Rishon Lezion next month.

Giving India a voice

By BARRY DAVIS — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 19:22:27 GMT

Singer Pushkar Lele brings the ‘living art’ of Hindustani music to Jerusalem’s Confederation House.

Gold: Air India decision is ‘small step toward normalized interaction’

By HERB KEINON — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 13:29:51 GMT

Israel mum on move, Saudis deny permission granted; flights to New Delhi to start next month

India signs on with Israeli firm to fight drought

By JTA — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 06:38:13 GMT

Israeli and Indian companies will extract drinking water from thin air.

Netanyahu meets Bollywood stars, ends event with Oscars-style selfie

By HAGAY HACOHEN — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 08:33:46 GMT

Prime Minister ends speech by inviting Bollywood stars for an on-stage selfie so that 'millions of people can see the amazing friendship between both our countries.'

India, where Israel's image is positive

By HERB KEINON — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 04:17:14 GMT

"If [Indian Prime Minister] Modi makes it clear that he likes Israel and Netanyahu, and believes they can help India, that flows down to the people on the street."

What is India's de-hyphenation policy toward Israel and why does it matter?

By HERB KEINON — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 21:47:32 GMT

The policy is truly a revolution in Indo-Israel ties.

At site of terror attack, 11-year-old Moshe Holtzberg thankful for life

By HERB KEINON — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:27:48 GMT

Holtzberg thanked God for sparing his after a 2008 terrorist attack claimed the lives of his parents, Rivka and Gavriel.

Netanyahu says Mahatma Gandhi an inspiration

By REUTERS — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:17:51 GMT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Mahatma Gandhi "one of humanity's great prophets of inspiration."

Netanyahu's reception in Gujarat highlights countries' strengthening ties

By HERB KEINON — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:15:16 GMT

The prime minister received a rare "cultural roadshow" in Gujarat on Wednesday.

Netanyahu tours Modi's home state of Gujarat on fourth day of India trip

By HERB KEINON,REUTERS — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:31:55 GMT

Folk artists performed along the eight kilometer-long route of the roadshow from the airport and thousands lined the roads amid tight security.

With Netanyahu visiting, where are Indian-Israeli business ties headed?

By MAX SCHINDLER — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 05:26:05 GMT

Israel has given New Delhi a list of 200 products on which it would like tariffs removed, to make it easier for Israelis to overcome unwieldy bureaucracy in India.

A dissonance between Modi’s warmth and India’s UN vote

By HERB KEINON — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 00:01:40 GMT

Indian Prime Minister Modi said that "one vote does not change the overall pattern" of ties between the two countries, which he said is of “a very close relationship that is getting closer."

Netanyahu: Modi is revolutionizing Israel-India ties

By HERB KEINON — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:08:21 GMT

The leaders also discussed issues they don’t agree on, including Iran and the Palestinians.

Israeli defense giant looks to salvage $850m Indian missile deal

By GLOBES/YUVAL AZULAI — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:29:45 GMT

Cancellation of such a large deal is liable to deal Israel's Rafael Defense Systems a serious blow.

Netanyahu praises 'wonderful friendship' at start of day two of India trip

By HERB KEINON — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:09:40 GMT

Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, went to the site where Mahatma Ghandi was cremated. He wore white slippers, he and his wife laid a wreath on the tomb.

Deja vu: Netanyahu finds comfort abroad as scandals whirl at home

By HERB KEINON — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 03:16:27 GMT

Trips such as this one to India are critically important for Netanyahu politically, because they shift the spotlight, ever so briefly, from scandals to statesmanship.

Netanyahu in India warns Islamic Jihad, Hamas amid strike on terror tunnel

By HERB KEINON — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 23:03:56 GMT

Five-day visit begins with gesture of warmth from Modi; PM hints missile deal may be revived.

WATCH: JPost correspondent wraps up Day 1 of Netanyahu's India visit

By HERB KEINON — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 16:33:28 GMT

Diplomatic reporter Herb Keinon accompanied the Israeli prime minister on the 5-day trip.

Indian Jews 'pained' Netanyahu won't address them during visit

By TAMARA ZIEVE — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:55:29 GMT

A quote from the letter written to the Israeli Prime Minister noted, "Our Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of approximately 8000 Indians in Tel Aviv.”

Modi and Netanyahu embrace, trade tweets at start of India visit

By HERB KEINON,HAGAY HACOHEN — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 08:39:12 GMT

During his six day visit Netanyahu will visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Agra as well as meeting Indian President Ram Nath Kovind.

India revives talk of huge missile deal ahead of PM’s visit

By HERB KEINON — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:52:49 GMT

New Delhi will buy Spike antitank guided weapons, media reports say

Modi 'balancing' Netanyahu visit by hosting Arab, Iranian diplomats

By HERB KEINON — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 03:49:17 GMT

Netanyahu’s visit to India comes just seven months after Modi made the first ever visit by an Indian prime minister to Israel.

India officially cancels $500-million defense deal with Israel

By ANNA AHRONHEIM — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:09:31 GMT

Rumors that the deal with Rafael to buy 8,000 Spike missiles was cancelled first surfaced in November.

Arab states worry over India's lackluster response to Trump's Jerusalem move

By REUTERS — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:19:54 GMT

The Indian Foreign Ministry's bland statement made no reference to Jerusalem and prompted criticism at home that it was insufficient, vague and anti-Palestinian.

India moves to cancel $500m. missile deal with Israeli company

By MAX SCHINDLER — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:08:35 GMT

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: We are not aware of this decision

Indian special forces in Israel to train with the IDF's most elite units

By ANNA AHRONHEIM — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 05:00:28 GMT

Defense ties between Israel and India have grown in the past few years, with Delhi becoming a major purchaser of Israeli military hardware.

India ink: India's and Israel's improved business ties

By SARAH LEIBOVITZ-DAR — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:11:03 GMT

Israelis aren't overly excited to work with Indian partners, but the big money from some of the giant corporations compensated for the lack of affection.

India to bid for Israel oil-and-gas exploration blocks

By REUTERS — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:19:53 GMT

A high-ranking delegation from India, the world’s third-biggest oil consumer, visited Israel last month to discuss taking part in the tender for blocks in the Mediterranean Sea.