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JERUSALEM: Addressing the Israeli Parliament on February 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said no cause can justify the murder of civilians, and nothing can justify terrorism.
He added that India supports the Gaza peace initiative, saying it holds promise for a just and durable peace in the region. “The road to peace is not always easy, but India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region,” PM Modi said in the Knesset.
“I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th. We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction in this moment and beyond,” PM Modi said.
PM Narendra Modi Condemns Hamas October 7 Attack, Says “India Stands with Israel Firmly” in Israeli Parliament
Addressing the Israeli Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says,
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“India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time. We remember the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the innocent lives lost, including Israeli citizens. Like you, we have a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism with no double standards. Terrorism aims to destabilise societies, to block development and to erode trust. Countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated global action because terror anywhere threatens peace everywhere. That’s why India supports all efforts that contribute to durable peace and regional stability,” he added.
Israel Accords Warm Welcome to PM Modi
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi ahead of his address to Israeli Parliament, Knesset, and described him as “a great friend of Israel, a great champion of the Indian-Israeli alliance, a great leader on the world stage.”
PM Netanyahu described PM Modi as “dear friend” and said he was deeply moved by the visit.
“I have to tell you, Narendra, my dear friend, I am deeply, deeply moved by your visit here today. I’ve never been more moved than by your visit here with us, a great friend of Israel, a great champion of the Indian-Israeli alliance, a great leader on the world stage. Welcome to Jerusalem, my dear friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and your distinguished delegation,” he said.
“I would almost venture to say, more than a friend, a brother. Now, when you were last here, we, the two of us, were on the Mediterranean coast, and I said, why don’t we take off our shoes and go into the water?… We didn’t walk on water, but we did perform miracles since then. Because what we have done is we’ve doubled our trade, tripled our cooperation, quadrupled our understanding,” he added.
“More than a friend, a brother”
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Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset, said it his privilege to welcome PM Modi.
“Today, it is my great privilege as Speaker of the Knesset to welcome him as the first Prime Minister of India to address the Knesset and to make history once again. Thank you, Prime Minister Modi,” he said.
On his arrival in the Parliament, PM Modi was welcomed with “Modi, Modi” chants and received a standing ovation.
Amir Ohana, Speaker of the Knesset – the Israeli Parliament, says in Hindi, “Welcome to the Knesset, PM Narendra Modi.”
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I was born on the same day India formally recognised Israel: PM Modi
Affirming India’s close ties with Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday noted that he was born on the same day that India formally recognised Israel and said he is very happy returning to a land to which he has always felt drawn.
Earlier in the day, Netanyahu and his wife welcomed Prime Minister Modi at the airport. PM Modi’s pocket handkerchief and Sara Netanyahu’s outfit synced in saffron.
With the red carpet rolled out, PM Modi and Netanyahu’s hug spoke a thousand words about their endearing friendship.
PM Modi began a two-day official visit to Israel by meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv. In a warm gesture, Israeli PM Netanyahu and his wife personally welcomed him at the airport and honoured him with a special guard of honour. (With inputs from ANI)
