‘We feel your pain’: PM Modi condemns ‘barbaric’ Hamas attack in historic Knesset speech | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Knesset, which is the Israeli parliament, during his two-day visit to the West Asian nation, where he landed hours before his speech, which is the first by an Indian PM.Beginning his speech with “Shalom” and “Namaste,” PM Modi extended condolences over the “barbaric terrorist attack Hamas carried out on October 7, 2023.PM Modi said “no cause an justify murder of civilians”. “We feel your pain..India stands with Israel..in this moment & beyond; no cause can justify murder of civilians,” said PM Modi. The moment marked renewed resolve between the two nations against the menace of terrorism, as PM Modi said India “has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time”.
Here’s a top quote from the PM Modi’s speech:
- “I bring with me greetings of 1.4 billion Indians and a message of friendship, respect and partnership.”
- “Countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated global action, because terror anywhere threatens peace everywhere.”
- “The road to peace is not always easy, but India joins you and world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region.”
- “India supports Gaza peace initiative; it holds promise for a just and durable peace for the region.”
- “In today’s uncertain world, a strong defence partnership between trusted partners like India and Israel is of vital importance.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Knesset, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attended an official reception ceremony on Wednesday.With ‘Modi, Modi’ chants, PM Narendra Modi receives a standing ovation at the Knesset, Israeli parliament, upon his arrivalIn a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu attend official reception ceremony at the Knesset for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
