Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Israel for a two-day visit, his first since the war in Gaza began.

Modi is expected to address Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, and hold meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzo.

The visit comes as both countries look to strengthen ties in defense, technology and trade – a relationship that has grown significantly since Modi came to power more than a decade ago.

Analysts, however, say the visit will also test India’s foreign policy as it tries to balance its ties with Israel and other Middle Eastern countries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Modi’s visit a “historic” one.

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