AKIPRESS.COM - Narendra Modi will become the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel when he arrives on Tuesday, BBCreported.

Mr Modi, who recently said India and the Jewish state share a "deep and centuries-old" connection, is expected to agree military and cyber security deals.

Observers note he will not travel to Ramallah or meet Palestinian leaders, as visiting dignitaries often do.

The visit is seen by some as a turning point in India's position on Israel.