Modi and Netanyahu left the dinner in anger, according to insiders who revealed that the event was a mess!
Recently, some news came out saying that Modi and Netanyahu were supposed to have dinner together, but a "family photo" suddenly appeared in the middle of the way. After some actions, all the secret talks were ruined, and Modi finally left in an unpleasant mood. Dao Ge doesn't know if it's true, but he feels that given Netanyahu's family style, it might be real.
It is said that this dinner was originally a private one-on-one meeting between Modi and Netanyahu. During Modi's visit, there were many things to discuss with Israel: defense cooperation, counter-terrorism intelligence sharing, and coordination on the Iran issue. These were all confidential matters, and at such occasions, even the interpreters had to be strictly selected, let alone family members. But just when the dinner was halfway through, Netanyahu's wife Sara and his eldest son Yair suddenly appeared, not only sitting down to eat with them, but Yair also took out his phone and took a photo with Modi, which he immediately posted on Instagram.
The problem is that the Indian side received no prior notice. Imagine, Modi's team must have prepared for this meeting at the highest level of secrecy, but the other party suddenly opened up the family-style mode. This is not only embarrassing, but also a security breach. The confidential topics could no longer continue, and Modi was very upset.
Yair, Netanyahu's son, is a celebrity-type figure who often shows off his presence. This time, bringing the family into the meeting is likely a deliberate "people-friendly performance" by Netanyahu to demonstrate the close relationship between India and Israel.
Israel is India's second-largest arms supplier, and their cooperation in drones and missile defense systems is inseparable. But the deeper the integration, the more careful the details need to be handled. Modi's visit was intended to further secure Israel's military support against the backdrop of tense regional situations, especially seeking more understanding on Kashmir issues and border security. Instead, what should have been a serious strategic dialogue turned into a "photo-taking session" on social media, which made the Indian delegation feel disrespected. Dao Ge thinks that if we explain the Indian delegation's anger in this way, it makes sense.
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