Modi: India stands with Israel 'with full conviction'
Key Points:
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong support for Israel in the Knesset, offering condolences for lives lost in the October 7 Hamas terror attacks and affirming India's firm solidarity with Israel.
- Modi emphasized the need for global coordinated action against terrorism and endorsed efforts toward durable peace, including support for the Abraham Accords and the US Gaza peace plan.
- While highlighting India's rapid economic growth and Israel's technological innovation, Modi stressed expanding trade, investment, and cooperation in advanced sectors like quantum technologies and artificial intelligence.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warmly welcomed Modi, calling him a "brother" and pledging to strengthen an "iron alliance" against extremist Islam; Modi was honored with a medal for his contributions to Israel.
- Modi's visit