Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Israeli Parliament has begun. He strongly targeted Hamas and Pakistan in the Israeli Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Israeli Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Israeli Parliament has begun. He strongly targeted Hamas and Pakistan in the Israeli Parliament. 

What did PM Modi say?

Addressing the Israeli Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "It is a privilege and an honour for me to stand before this august House. I do so as the Prime Minister of India and as a representative of an ancient civilisation, addressing another civilisation. I bring with me the greetings of 1.4 billion Indians and a message of friendship, respect, and partnership."

India stands firmly with Israel: PM Modi.

PM Modi further said, "India stands with Israel with complete determination and confidence now and in the future." The Prime Minister further said, "I express my condolences to the Israeli citizens killed in the terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel. There can be no justification for killing civilians." PM Modi said, "The 9/11 Mumbai attacks killed civilians, including Israeli civilians."

'We understand your pain'

Narendra Modi said, "I was born on the day India officially recognized Israel, September 17, 1950. On behalf of the people of India, I extend my deepest condolences to every life and every family whose world was destroyed by Hamas's ruthless terrorist attack on October 7. We understand your pain, we share your grief. India stands firmly with Israel, with complete confidence, now and in the future."

'India's support to Gaza Peace'

The Prime Minister said, "...the Gaza Peace Initiative, approved by the United Nations Security Council, offers a way forward. India has expressed its firm support for this initiative. We believe it holds the promise of a just and lasting peace for all the people of this region, including a resolution of the Palestinian issue. May all our efforts be guided by wisdom, courage, and humanity. The path to peace is not always easy, but India stands with you and the world in supporting dialogue, peace, and stability in this region."

'India has suffered the pain of terrorism for a long time.'

He said, "No reason can justify the killing of civilians. Nothing can justify terrorism. India has long suffered the pain of terrorism. We remember the loss of innocent lives, including Israeli citizens, in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Like you, we have a zero-tolerance policy for terrorism, with no double standards." He further said, "The Jewish community has lived in India without persecution or discrimination. They have preserved their religion and fully participated in society..."