There is a sharp reaction in Pakistan regarding the scheduled visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel. Statements are being given continuously by Pakistani media and leaders. Islamabad has expressed concern over the growing strategic relations between New Delhi and Tel Aviv.

Prime Minister Modi is going to address the Israeli Parliament Knesset as per his schedule. Along with this, his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also scheduled. The possibility of a big defense agreement is being expressed in this meeting. The political system of Pakistan has registered a strong protest regarding this.

Pakistani Senate passed the proposal
Pakistan’s Senate has unanimously passed a resolution condemning Netanyahu’s comments on forming a regional alliance with India and other countries. Pakistani MPs called it against Muslim countries. The resolution passed on 24 February 2026 said that Israel is violating international laws. The Senate alleged that the growing alliance with India is an attempt to break Muslim unity.

Hexagon statement became the cause of controversy
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Hexagon statement is being said to be the main reason for the controversy. In a cabinet meeting before PM Modi’s visit, Netanyahu had said that Israel is building a hexagon of alliance. He indicated that a group is being formed with India, Arab countries and some other countries which will stand against radical forces, especially Iran and its allies. In the Pakistani proposal, this possible alliance has been described as a threat to the peace of the region and global stability. It was alleged that Israel is trying to isolate Muslim majority countries.

Conspiracy allegations and political reaction
Pakistan has termed Netanyahu’s statement as a conspiracy against itself and Muslim countries. Pakistan Peoples Party’s Senator Palwasha Khan presented this proposal. The resolution said that Israel, along with India and other countries, is targeting Muslim countries, which is a threat to regional peace. The Senate reiterated that Israel is violating international laws and its alliance with India is an attempt to weaken Muslim unity.

Heated debate in Pakistani media
The schedule of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel has been continuously highlighted in Pakistan’s electronic media. In many prime time discussions, the India-Israel partnership was presented as a strategic pivot against Pakistan and China. Experts and panelists linked this collaboration to both ideology and global politics. In some programs Hindutva and Zionism were described as a joint force against Muslim interests.

keeping an eye on the scheduled program
Overall, the schedule of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel, address in the Knesset and meeting with Netanyahu remains the center of Pakistan’s reaction. Islamabad continues to keep an eye on the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Israel tour. This is his second visit to Israel after 2014. The main basis of this visit is his fixed program, which includes addressing the Parliament and many important meetings. Prime Minister Modi will address the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. He will become the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. During this visit, he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will review the progress of India-Israel strategic partnership.

The two leaders will discuss topics of people-to-people cooperation including science and technology, innovation, defense and security, agriculture, water management, trade and economy. There will also be an exchange of views on regional and global issues.

Arrival time and reception

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released the program of Prime Minister Modi. Prime Minister Modi will reach Israel on Wednesday at 12.45 pm local time. Prime Minister Netanyahu will welcome him at Ben Gurion Airport.

Meeting at the airport and departure to Jerusalem

There will be a short meeting between the two leaders in the airport premises. After this both will leave for Jerusalem.

Reception at the Knesset at 4.30 pm

Prime Minister Modi will be officially welcomed in the Israeli Parliament Knesset at 4.30 pm. After this he will address the full house of the Knesset. Before that, Prime Minister Netanyahu will address.

Dinner at 7.30

At 6 pm, Prime Minister Modi will attend an innovation program in Jerusalem. After this, an official dinner will be organized at King David Hotel at 7.30 pm.

Thursday morning visit to the Holocaust Memorial Center

On Thursday, February 26, at 9 am, both the leaders will visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Center.

Big meeting and agreements at 11 am

There will be a big meeting between the two leaders at King David Hotel at 11 am. After this, already prepared agreements will be exchanged.

joint statement and return

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Netanyahu will issue a joint statement in front of the media. Prime Minister Modi is likely to return to India from Israel at 2 pm on Thursday.

talk of forming regional groups

Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister had said that Israel wants to form a group of this region and surrounding countries. This may include India, Greece, Cyprus and some Arab, African and Asian countries.

Negotiations begin on free trade agreement

Before Prime Minister Modi’s visit, the first round of talks on Free Trade Agreement between India and Israel had started from 23 February. The Term of Reference was signed in Tel Aviv in November 2025. According to the Commerce Ministry, the total trade between the two countries in the financial year 2024-25 stood at US $ 3.62 billion. India and Israel are considered to complement each other in many areas.