PM Modi Addresses Israeli Parliament, Condemns Terrorism, Supports Gaza Peace Initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, condemning the October 7 Hamas attack as a barbaric terrorist act and expressing India's solidarity with Israel. He emphasized India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, recalling the 2008 Mumbai attacks that also affected Israeli citizens. Modi supported the UN-endorsed Gaza Peace Initiative as a pathway to durable regional peace and called for sustained global cooperation against terrorism. His speech highlighted the longstanding India-Israel ties and expanding strategic partnership. The address received a standing ovation, though some opposition voices criticized Modi's strong support for Israel without addressing the humanitarian impact in Gaza.