Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (February 27, 2026) met with members of the Indian-origin Jewish community and termed their “remarkable contributions” to Israel as a “living bridge” between the two nations.
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There are approximately 85,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel as of 2023, according to the Indian Embassy at Tel Aviv.
“Interacted with members of the Indian Jewish community. Their deep-rooted connection to India and their remarkable contributions to Israel stand as a living bridge between our two nations,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X after he met and interacted with prominent members of the Indian-origin Jewish community.
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