Netanyahu Invites Modi to Light Torch at Israel's 2027 Independence Day with Pilot Machchhar

Israeli PM invites Indian PM to participate in 2027 Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony alongside Flydubai pilot Machchhar.

Detail of the Israeli national flag highlighting the Star of David, emphasizing its cultural significance.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to join the torch-lighting ceremony for Israel's 2027 Independence Day celebrations, alongside Flydubai pilot Captain Amitabh Singh, popularly known as Machchhar.

The invitation was extended during a recent phone call between the two leaders, where PM Modi emphasized the urgent need to restore peace in West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy, according to official statements from both governments.

The torch-lighting event is scheduled to take place during Israel's Independence Day celebrations in 2027, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations amid ongoing regional tensions.