'We Feel Your Pain': PM Modi Shares 'Pain Of Terror' With Israel, Slams Hamas And October 7 Attack

In a landmark address to the Knesset, Narendra Modi blended solidarity, strategy and symbolism. He condemned terrorism unequivocally, recalling the pain of 26/11 and expressing support for Israel after the October 2023 attacks. Modi emphasised global coordination against terror and backed initiatives aimed at durable peace, including efforts addressing the Palestine issue. Netanyahu praised him as a global leader and highlighted the rapid expansion of bilateral trade and cooperation. Modi also projected India’s economic rise, ambitions to become a top three global economy, and deepening collaboration in AI, quantum technologies and semiconductors. He invited stronger parliamentary exchanges and greater people to people ties, including interest in Ayurveda and innovation partnerships. The speech marked India’s confident arrival on Israel’s highest political stage, reinforcing a partnership rooted in security, growth and democratic values.