PM Modi Addresses Israeli Parliament Knesset, First Indian PM to Do So

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special session of the Israeli Parliament 'Knesset' in Jerusalem, becoming the first Indian PM to do so.
• Welcomed by Speaker Amir Ohana, PM Modi's address followed remarks by PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, showcasing bipartisan support for India-Israel ties.
• PM Modi highlighted strong civilizational ties, robust contemporary partnership in technology, innovation, defense, and strategic convergence, emphasizing people-to-people connections.
• He reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, condemned the October 7 attack, and supported the UN Security Council-endorsed Gaza peace initiative.
• PM Modi called for extensive dialogue within IMEC and I2U2 frameworks, urged for an early Free Trade Agreement, and received the 'Medal of the Knesset'.