PM Narendra Modi’s Israel visit (Feb 25–26, 2026) is not just a diplomatic photo-op, but a signal of India’s confident “de-hyphenated” foreign policy. India–Israel FTA negotiations have started this week. Currently the trade is ~$3.6 billion, but the focus will be on high-tech, electronics and medical devices. Let us tell you that Indian MSMEs can benefit from this. Faster access to Europe is possible with the IMEC corridor and the Adani-led Haifa Port deal. In Defence, HAL and Israel Aerospace Industries are working on tanker aircraft project. Also AI, cyber and green-tech collaboration can increase. Challenge Gulf balance will have to be maintained.