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Stunningly, and in a wonderfully showcased exercise of friendship and cultural regard, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Narendra Modi, his Indian counterpart, by arriving earlier than their secret joint dinner on the 25th of February 2026 in Jerusalem dressed up in traditional Indian garb. The clip filmed on X (previously Twitter) by Netanyahu was soon discussed widely, which demonstrates the strengthening of interpersonal relations between the two leaders.

Netanyahu wore a stone-colored Nehru jacket, loosely called the "Modi jacket," with a band neck and a tailored fit; a white long-sleeved kurta-style shirt; dark navy trousers; and black shoes that were shined. This considerate act was accompanied by his abandoning his normal tie and blazer appearance, and this was a gesture that was previously experienced in the culture exchange between the two cultures when Modi visited Israel.

Netanyahu posted in Hindi and said, "I made a surprise visit to my friend Prime Minister Modi before our joint dinner by dressing in traditional Indian clothes." In the video, the two leaders meet in a warm handshake, and hugging is officially evident in the video as Modi looks very pleased. To confirm that there is the element of surprise, Netanyahu captioned it to make it a lighthearted commentary on their high-level deliberations on defense, technology, and bilateral relations.

The fashion decision was heard all over social media, with supporters lauding it as a strengthened India-Israel connection. It also made similarities with past cases where the leaders borrowed the cultural aspects of one another to establish rapport. In the course of the visit, PM Modi was also appointed to honor the Speaker of the Knesset, and the talks were on strategic partnerships.

This intimate, close interaction with formal events emphasizes the special relationship of camaraderie between Modi and Netanyahu, which can be manifested by such gestures. With the video spreading, the visit goes on, and it represents cultural diplomacy at its best and strengthens people-to-people ties between the two countries.