Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a firm hand of friendship to Israel and condemned the October 7 Hamas attack as a “barbaric terrorist attack” in his address to the Israeli Parliament Knesset on Wednesday (February 25, 2026). He supported the Gaza Peace Initiative, saying it is necessary to “sustain” the process of peace building in the region. Mr. Modi said India and Israel are working to enhance bilateral relations across sectors such as water management, agriculture, and talent partnership, adding that he has discussed “key developments” in the region with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Prime Minister said India is committed to expanding trade with Israel and informed that both sides are working on it through “cross-border financial linkages” using “Digital Public Infrastructure”. Earlier, welcoming the Prime Minister of India to the Knesset, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Mr. Modi “did not flinch” and that under his leadership, India provided support to Israel in the challenging times over the recent past.

Source: The Hindu February 25, 2026 21:07 UTC