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Jaishankar Ends Israel Visit With 2026 Work Plan, Push for Early India–Israel FTA

The trip also tightened counterterror coordination after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack.

Overview

  • Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar said both sides adopted a joint and ambitious work plan for 2026 covering political, security, economic, cyber, agriculture, water and cultural cooperation.
  • S. Jaishankar met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and FM Sa’ar, discussing deeper ties in technology, the economy, connectivity, skills and security.
  • Jaishankar condemned the Bondi Beach shooting and reiterated a shared zero‑tolerance policy on terrorism, noting at least 15 dead and around 40 injured, with the attackers identified as Sajid Akram and his son Naveed Akram.
  • He voiced India’s support for the Gaza Peace Plan, expressing hope it leads to a lasting and durable resolution.
  • Talks with Economy Minister Nir Barkat stressed investment and innovation, with Jaishankar expressing confidence in an early India–Israel free trade agreement as preparations continue for a proposed Netanyahu visit to India.