Israeli Parliament Knesset

February 26, 2026 12:55 AM

Jewish communities have lived in India without fear of persecution and discrimination, this record is source of pride for us: PM Modi in Israel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Jewish communities have lived in India without fear of persecution or discrimination, have preserved their faith and participated fully in society and this record "is a source of pride for us". Addressing the Israeli Parliament, PM Modi said that in India, there is great admiration for Israel's resolve, courage, and achievements. "Long before we related to each other as modern States, we were linked by ties that go back more than two thousa...

February 25, 2026 11:50 PM

“India , Israel working hard to negotiate Free Trade Agreement,” PM Modi says

Addressing the Israeli Parliament Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that Indian and Israeli representative have been working to conclude a bilateral trade agreement. PM Modi said that India has been tolerant of Jews and they have never faced persecution in India. He said, "For the past few years, India has been the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Soon, we will be among the top three economies globally. In the last few years, India has concluded a number of imp...

February 25, 2026 11:01 PM

“India has consistent policy against terrorism”: PM Modi in Knesset address; expresses condolences to victims of Oct 7 Hamas terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences of the people of India for the lives lost in the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and said, like Israel, India has a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance against terrorism with no double standards. Addressing the Israeli Parliament Knesset, PM Modi said countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated global action, because terror anywhere threatens peace everywhere. "I carry with me the deepes...

February 25, 2026 10:51 PM

“It’s a real thing”: PM Netanyahu hails ‘Modi hug’ as symbol of “wondrous” India-Israel friendship

Celebrating the exceptional personal chemistry and diplomatic synergy between the two nations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed his Indian counterpart at the Israeli Parliament Knesset, describing the relationship as a "wondrous friendship, both personally between the two of us and between our two countries and our peoples." The leader shared a heartfelt reflection on the reception earlier in the day at the airport. "Earlier today, my wife Sara and I greeted you at the airport. And j...