Jaishankar meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem, discusses regional and global issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his trip to Israel, where the two discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi. Confident that our Strategic Partnership will grow from strength to strength."

Deeply appreciate the call on Prime Minister Israel @netanyahu in Jerusalem this evening. Extended warm wishes of PM @narendramodi.

Discussed deepening cooperation in technology, economy, skills and talent, connectivity and security.

Valued his perspectives on regional and… pic.twitter.com/pjIqujXIrA

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 16, 2025

Earlier on Tuesday, Jaishankar met President Isaac Herzog and also held discussions with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar and Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat.

He condemned the attack on the Jewish community in Australia’s Bondi Beach shooting, saying that India and Israel both have a policy of “zero tolerance” against terrorism.

“Let me first of all convey our very, very sincere, deep condolences at the loss of life due to the terror attack at Hanukkah celebrations in Bondi Beach. I want to say that we condemn it in the strongest possible terms,” Jaishankar said while addressing the press alongside Sa’ar.

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He thanked Israel for its support of India in its fight against terrorism.

“Where India and Israel are concerned, we are both countries that have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. We appreciate your consistent support in our fight against terrorism and all its forms and manifestations,” Jaishankar said.

He said that they will be discussing a strategic partnership between the two countries, which has “really developed very significantly in the last decade.” “It has a G2G dimension, a B2B dimension, and one P2P between people as well. And I would say there really are a very large number of domains today that our relationship touches in one form or the other,” he said.

Jaishankar said that India and Israel are “very complementary partners, and we must make the most of that.” He also reiterated India’s support for the Gaza peace plan and expressed hope that it will lead to a lasting and durable solution.

With inputs from agencies