With reference to the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, consider the following statements: 1. The leaders discussed West Asia stability and a joint fight against terrorism. 2. The phone call between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu occurred on October 22, 2025. 3. The torch lighting ceremony is scheduled for India's Independence Day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Netanyahu invites Modi to light torch with pilot Smit Machchhar for Israel's Independence Day

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 22 October 2026

India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership: a key GS2 topic on bilateral security and West Asia stability.

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Special Strategic Partnership and West Asia stability via a phone call on October 22, 2026.

Background

PM Netanyahu invited PM Modi to light a torch with pilot Smit Machchhar during Israel's Independence Day. Both leaders reaffirmed their Special Strategic Partnership and emphasized a joint fight against terrorism.

Facts for Prelims

FactIndia and Israel share a Special Strategic Partnership.
PostSmit Machchhar is a pilot invited to participate in Israel's Independence Day torch lighting.
FactThe phone call between Modi and Netanyahu occurred on October 22, 2026.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership, consider the following statements:

The leaders discussed West Asia stability and a joint fight against terrorism.
The phone call between PM Modi and PM Netanyahu occurred on October 22, 2025.
The torch lighting ceremony is scheduled for India's Independence Day.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The phone call occurred on October 22, 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect: The torch lighting is for Israel's Independence Day.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the evolution of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership in the context of shared security concerns and regional stability in West Asia.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Security synergy: Collaborative counter-terrorism framework and intelligence sharing between India and Israel
Geopolitical balancing: Navigating India's 'Neighborhood First' policy while strengthening ties with West Asian powers

Keywords: Special Strategic Partnership · Counter-terrorism · West Asia stability · Bilateral cooperation

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