Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:01am on 26 Feb 2026,Thursday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset during his official visit to Israel. In his speech, Modi reaffirmed India’s strong support against terrorism and highlighted expanding cooperation in defence, agriculture, innovation, and technology. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warmly praised Modi, calling him “more than a friend, a brother,” and referenced the famous “Modi hug” as a symbol of deep bilateral ties. Modi was also honoured with the Speaker’s Medal, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India-Israel relations. (PC: NDTV)
