Israel PM Netanyahu Surprises PM Modi by Wearing Traditional Indian Attire During Jerusalem Dinner

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20am on 26 Feb 2026,Thursday India Global

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised Indian PM Narendra Modi by donning traditional Indian attire — a stone‑coloured Nehru jacket with kurta and trousers — ahead of their joint dinner in Jerusalem. Shared on X, the gesture was described as a personal tribute to Modi, reflecting deep friendship and cultural respect. Modi praised the outfit as “truly splendid,” highlighting warmth in their ties. The event also underscored strengthening strategic relations between Israel and India, coinciding with Modi’s visit that included historic engagements, such as addressing Israel’s Knesset.

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