JERUSALEM: Narendra Modi becomes the first Indian prime minister to visit Israel when he arrives on Tuesday, the result of growing ties that have led to billions of dollars in defense deals.

Israel, in constant search of allies to vote in its favor at UN bodies as well as business partners, has been portraying the visit as historic.

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