Modi visit holds special meaning for Indian Jews in Israel

Even before clients smell the wonderful aroma of spices drifting from the kitchen, a sign welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes them at a curry eatery in downtown Israel.

Modi’s three-day visit to Israel, which begins on Tuesday and will be the first by an Indian prime minister, is a watershed moment for the Jewish state, which is looking for powerful allies and clients for its expensive military weapons.

However, for members of Israel’s small Jewish Indian community, the trip is a source of genuine excitement and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to raise their profile.

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