Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Israel on Wednesday for a two-day visit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, received Modi at the airport. He addressed the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, where he was presented with the Parliament’s highest honor, the Speaker of the Knesset Medal. Addressing the Knesset, Modi condemned the Hamas attack on Israel. He said, “We understand your pain, India has long suffered from terrorism.” He also stated that India stands with Israel. Netanyahu, in his address, said, “Modi is like a brother to me, holding a special place in my heart.” He described Modi as the “Lion of Asia” and a respected leader of the world. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset. Upon arrival, MPs greeted Modi with a standing ovation and chanted “Modi, Modi!” 8 key points from Modi’s address… Netanyahu and Modi held a private conversation at the airport. Prior to this, PM Modi and Netanyahu also held a private conversation at the airport in the capital, Tel Aviv. They then proceeded to the hotel, where they were welcomed by the Indian diaspora. Artists also performed during the meeting. This is Modi’s second visit to Israel in nine years. He had previously visited Tel Aviv in July 2017. 8 footage from Modi’s Israel visit… Discussions on India-Israel arms deals are possible. Discussions on arms deals between India and Israel are likely during Modi’s visit, including drones and anti-ballistic missile systems. The Israeli newspaper, The Jerusalem Post, published a special front page to welcome PM Modi. The front page features a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Hindi word “Namaste.” Next to it, the Hebrew word “Shalom,” which means hello or namaste, also means peace. For updates on Modi’s Israel visit, go through the blog below…
