{"id":81402,"date":"2026-02-25T23:20:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/?p=81402"},"modified":"2026-02-25T23:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:20:49","slug":"modi-pledges-firm-support-for-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/modi-pledges-firm-support-for-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Modi Pledges Firm Support for Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During a two-day official visit to <a title=\"Israeli Will for Peace questioned by Palestinians\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalturk.com\/en\/israeli-will-for-peace-questioned-by-palestinians-12117\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel<\/a>, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message of support at the Knesset, declaring that India remains steadfast alongside Israel. Concluding his address with the words \u201cLong live the people of Israel,\u201d Modi emphasized that the partnership between the two nations will continue to deepen.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Modi : \u201cWe Share Your Pain\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Modi said India shares Israel\u2019s suffering and reaffirmed New Delhi\u2019s commitment to stand by Tel Aviv. \u201cIndia stands with Israel with full conviction, now and in the future,\u201d he stated. He also voiced support for the Abraham Accords, arguing that regional cooperation is essential for peace and stability.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Focus on IMEC and Economic Cooperation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Highlighting strategic connectivity projects, Modi referred to the India\u2013Middle East\u2013Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He said the initiative aims to link India to the Mediterranean and Europe via the Arabian Peninsula and Israel\u2019s Haifa Port through a combination of sea and land routes.<\/p>\n<p>Modi underlined India\u2019s ambition to become one of the world\u2019s top three economies in the near future and pointed to Israel\u2019s technological leadership as a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Netanyahu Thanks Modi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Modi for his consistent support. Members of the Knesset gave the Indian leader a standing ovation following his remarks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Opposition Protest<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Modi\u2019s speech was preceded by a protest from Israeli opposition lawmakers, who left the chamber in objection to the government\u2019s decision not to invite Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit to the special session. According to Israeli media, former members of parliament were invited to fill the empty seats to avoid the appearance of a diplomatic embarrassment.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Special Knesset Medal Awarded<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As part of the visit, the Knesset awarded Modi a newly created \u201cKnesset Medal,\u201d reportedly presented for the first time. Israeli media described the medal as a symbol of gratitude for contributions to Israel and the Jewish people.<\/p>\n<p>Modi is also expected to attend an innovation summit during his stay. Discussions are anticipated to include proposals for a new regional alliance framework involving India, certain Arab and African countries, Greece, the Greek Cypriot administration, and several Asian nations.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WATCH: Israeli PM Netanyahu Hails PM Modi as \u2018A Great Leader\u2019 Upon Arrival At Ben Gurion Airport\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EKRtOvMwBCI\" width=\"337\" height=\"599\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During a two-day official visit to Israel, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message of support at the Knesset, declaring that India remains steadfast alongside Israel. Concluding his address with the words \u201cLong live the people of Israel,\u201d Modi emphasized that the partnership between the two nations will continue to deepen. 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